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Minzenmayer Family History

Minzenmayer 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: Lindenmayer, Linsenmeyer, Lindenmeyer, Katzenmeyer, Montemayor

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Where is the Minzenmayer family from?

You can see how Minzenmayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minzenmayer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Minzenmayer families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Minzenmayer's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Minzenmayer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minzenmayer 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 Minzenmayer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Minzenmayer. 46% of Minzenmayer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Minzenmayer women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minzenmayer were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Foreman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Minzenmayer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Minzenmayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minzenmayer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Minzenmayer. 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 79 military records available for the last name Minzenmayer. For the veterans among your Minzenmayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minzenmayer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Minzenmayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Minzenmayer in 1965 was 82, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minzenmayer 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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