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Minshull Family History

Minshull Surname Meaning

English: variant of Minshall.

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


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Where is the Minshull family from?

You can see how Minshull families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minshull family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Minshull families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 269 Minshull families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Minshull's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Minshull families in 1891.
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What did your Minshull ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Minshull. 20% of Minshull men worked as an Incapacitated and 79% of Minshull women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minshull were Postman and Housewife.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    20%
  • House Painter
    15%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Postman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Minshull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minshull 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Minshull. 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 762 military records available for the last name Minshull. For the veterans among your Minshull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minshull lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Minshull life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Minshull in 1960 was 36, and 92 in 2004.

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