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Minah Family History

Minah Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Minas, Mina, Miah, Minch, Minar, Minh, Min, Winch, Mira, Miao

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Where is the Minah family from?

You can see how Minah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minah family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Minah families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Minah families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Minah's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Minah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Minah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minah 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Minah. 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 34 military records available for the last name Minah. For the veterans among your Minah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minah lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Minah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Minah in 1973 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minah 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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