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Minzies Family History

Minzies 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: Menzies, Mines, Minges, Minier, Minnie, Minnis, Kinzie, Menzie, Miles

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Where is the Minzies family from?

You can see how Minzies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minzies family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Minzies families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 4 Minzies families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Minzies's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Minzies families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minzies 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 Minzies ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Minzies. 100% of Minzies men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Minzies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minzies 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Minzies. 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 37 military records available for the last name Minzies. For the veterans among your Minzies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minzies lifespan?

Average Minzies life expectancy in 1989 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minzies 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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