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Minshead Family History

Minshead Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Winstead, Milstead, Minshew, Anstead, Bankhead, Minhas, Binsfeld

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Where is the Minshead family from?

You can see how Minshead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minshead family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Minshead families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 3 Minshead families living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Minshead's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Minshead families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Minshead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minshead census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Minshead. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Minshead. For the veterans among your Minshead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minshead ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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