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Minett Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): from Old French mignot Anglo-Norman French minot mignot minnot ‘elegant gracious kind courteous’. Compare French Mignot . Altered form of French Minet . Compare Minette .

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


Similar surnames: Minette, Manetta, Minetti, Arnett, Midgett, Annett, Monette, Mcnutt

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Where is the Minett family from?

You can see how Minett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Minett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Minett families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Minett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Minett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Minett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Minett. 33% of Minett men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Minett women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minett were Manager and 0. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • 0
    19%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Minett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Minett. 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 949 military records available for the last name Minett. For the veterans among your Minett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minett lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Minett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Minett in 1957 was 54, and 80 in 2003.

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