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Mynes Family History

Mynes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Minns. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland. Compare Mines.

Perhaps also an Americanized form of German Meins. Compare Mines.

Perhaps also Dutch: variant archaic or Americanized of Mijnes, a patronymic from the personal name Meine, from ancient Germanic magin ‘strength, might’ (see Mein).

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


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Where is the Mynes family from?

You can see how Mynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mynes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mynes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Mynes families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Mynes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mynes families in 1891.
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What did your Mynes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lighterman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mynes. 100% of Mynes men worked as a Lighterman and 100% of Mynes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Lighterman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mynes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mynes 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Mynes. 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 334 military records available for the last name Mynes. For the veterans among your Mynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mynes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mynes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mynes in 1963 was 66, and 30 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mynes 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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