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Minteith Family History

Minteith 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: Monteith, Minter, Minette, Minett, Minnich, Finseth, Mantooth, Montet

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Where is the Minteith family from?

You can see how Minteith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minteith family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Minteith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Minteith family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Minteith's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Minteith families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minteith 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 14 census records available for the last name Minteith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minteith 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 Minteith. 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 4 military records available for the last name Minteith. For the veterans among your Minteith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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