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Minyard Family History

Minyard Surname Meaning

Possibly English: unexplained. Compare Miniard.

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


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Where is the Minyard family from?

You can see how Minyard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minyard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Minyard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Minyard families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Minyard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Minyard families in 1891.
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What did your Minyard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Minyard. 27% of Minyard men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Minyard women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minyard were Miner and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Home
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Waitress
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Minyard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minyard 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Minyard. 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 Minyard. For the veterans among your Minyard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minyard lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Minyard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Minyard in 1945 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minyard 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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