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Mine Family History

Mine Surname Meaning

English: variant of Minn. Japanese (pronounced as two syllables): commonly written 峯 嶺 峰 or 岑 all meaning ‘peak’ and implying a mountain peak.

The name is found throughout mountainous Japan and is sometimes written phonetically: 三根 ‘three roots’ or 美根 ‘beautiful roots’ for example.

Some occurrences in America could be the result of shortening longer names.

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


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You can see how Mine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 24 Mine families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mine's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mine families in 1911.
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What did your Mine ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mine. 100% of Mine men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 67,000 census records available for the last name Mine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mine 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mine. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Mine. For the veterans among your Mine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mine lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Mine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mine in 1948 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mine 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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