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Minst Family History

Minst 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: Minot, Mindt, Min, Kunst, Most, Minas, Mont, Mast, Lins, Mains

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Where is the Minst family from?

You can see how Minst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Minst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Minst family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Minst's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Minst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minst 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 Minst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Minst. 100% of Minst men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Minst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Minst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minst 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Minst. 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 29 military records available for the last name Minst. For the veterans among your Minst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minst lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1984, in the United States, Minst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Minst in 1978 was 91, and 83 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minst 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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