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Minette Family History

Minette Name Meaning

English: variant of Minett . This surname is rare in Britain. Altered form of French Minet reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Compare Minett .

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


Similar surnames: Minett, Monette, Milette, Binette, Manetta, Mette, Minetti, Pinette

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Where is the Minette family from?

You can see how Minette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Minette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Minette families living in Warwickshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Minette's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Minette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Minette ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Minette. 100% of Minette 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 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 Minette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minette 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Minette. 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 365 military records available for the last name Minette. For the veterans among your Minette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minette lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Minette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Minette in 1958 was 82, and 88 in 2004.

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