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Minsteo Family History

Minsteo 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: Minster, Minter, Minto, Finster, Munster, Linster, Mister, Minser

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Where is the Minsteo family from?

You can see how Minsteo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minsteo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Minsteo family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Minsteo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Minsteo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minsteo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Minsteo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minsteo 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Minsteo. 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 Minsteo. For the veterans among your Minsteo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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