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Mincey Family History

Mincey Surname Meaning

Possibly of English or Irish origin but unexplained etymology.

Compare Mincy.

In some cases it may be an altered form of Minchey

itself an altered form of Minchew.

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


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Where is the Mincey family from?

You can see how Mincey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mincey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mincey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Mincey families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Mincey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mincey families in 1891.
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What did your Mincey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mincey. 38% of Mincey men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Mincey women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mincey were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mincey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mincey 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Mincey. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mincey. For the veterans among your Mincey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mincey lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Mincey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mincey in 1941 was 62, and 71 in 2004.

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