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Mincy Family History

Mincy Name Meaning

Possibly of English or Irish origin but unexplained etymology. Compare Mincey .

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


Similar surnames: Mincey, Winey, Kincy, Mincer, Muncy, Pinch, Fancy, Mince, Hinch

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Where is the Mincy family from?

You can see how Mincy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mincy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mincy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Mincy families living in Georgia. This was about 46% of all the recorded Mincy's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Mincy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mincy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mincy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mincy. 36% of Mincy men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Mincy women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mincy were Farm Laborer and Cook. .

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Labor
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Cook
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mincy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mincy 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Mincy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 780 military records available for the last name Mincy. For the veterans among your Mincy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mincy lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Mincy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mincy in 1946 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

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