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Minshew Family History

Minshew Surname Meaning

English: variant of Minshall. Compare Minchew.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Minshew family from?

You can see how Minshew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minshew family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Minshew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Minshew families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Minshew's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Minshew families in 1891.
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What did your Minshew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Minshew. 100% of Minshew 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Minshew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Minshew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minshew 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Minshew. 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 950 military records available for the last name Minshew. For the veterans among your Minshew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minshew lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Minshew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Minshew in 1956 was 55, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minshew 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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