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Minshell Family History

Minshell 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: Minshall, Mansell, Rishell, Winchell, Mitchell, Munsell, Miskell

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Where is the Minshell family from?

You can see how Minshell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minshell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Minshell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Minshell families living in Staffordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Minshell's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Minshell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minshell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Minshell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Builder Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Minshell. 100% of Minshell men worked as a General Builder Labourer and 100% of Minshell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Builder Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Minshell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Minshell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minshell 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Minshell. 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 33 military records available for the last name Minshell. For the veterans among your Minshell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minshell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Minshell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Minshell in 1958 was 70, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minshell 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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