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Minster Family History

Minster Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Münster (see Munster). English: topographic or habitational name from Middle English minster Old English mynster ‘monastery nunnery’ for someone who lived or worked at such a place or from a place so named such as Minster in Kent.

There has been some confusion with Minister.

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


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Where is the Minster family from?

You can see how Minster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Minster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 57 Minster families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Minster's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Minster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minster 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 Minster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Minster. 100% of Minster men worked as a Farm Labourer and 79% of Minster 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

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Student For Secretary
    11%
  • Ladies Hairdresser
    11%

What Minster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Minster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minster 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 Minster. 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 Minster. For the veterans among your Minster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minster lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Minster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Minster in 1962 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minster 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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