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Minzer Family History

Minzer Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Mintzer.

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


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Where is the Minzer family from?

You can see how Minzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Minzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Minzer families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Minzer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Minzer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minzer 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 Minzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Minzer. 34% of Minzer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Minzer women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Minzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Minzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minzer 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Minzer. 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 172 military records available for the last name Minzer. For the veterans among your Minzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minzer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Minzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Minzer in 1952 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Minzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minzer 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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