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Minech Family History

Minech 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: Minch, Minich, Milich, Winch, Mech, Finch, Miner, Pinch, Minett

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Where is the Minech family from?

You can see how Minech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minech family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Minech families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Minech families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Minech's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Minech families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minech 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 125 census records available for the last name Minech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minech 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Minech. 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 22 military records available for the last name Minech. For the veterans among your Minech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minech lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Minech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Minech in 1964 was 76, and 82 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Minech

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minech 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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