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Minshew Family History

Minshew Name Meaning

English: variant of Minshall . Compare Minchew .

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


Similar surnames: Minchey, Mince, Hanshaw, Ranshaw, Menser, Winchel, Mathew, Hinshaw

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Where is the Minshew family from?

You can see how Minshew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minshew family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Minshew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Minshew families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Minshew's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Minshew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minshew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Minshew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Minshew. 37% of Minshew men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Minshew women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minshew were Farming and Checker. .

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    36%
  • Saleslady
    24%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Checker
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Minshew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minshew 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Minshew. 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 950 military records available for the last name Minshew. For the veterans among your Minshew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minshew lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Minshew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Minshew in 1956 was 55, and 67 in 2004.

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