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Minssen Family History

Minssen 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: Nissen, Riessen, Munsen, Bissen, Mussen, Janssen, Missel, Mensen

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Where is the Minssen family from?

You can see how Minssen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minssen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Minssen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Minssen families living in Iowa. This was about 71% of all the recorded Minssen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Minssen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minssen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Minssen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Minssen. 60% of Minssen men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Minssen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Minssen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minssen 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Minssen. 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 108 military records available for the last name Minssen. For the veterans among your Minssen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minssen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Minssen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Minssen in 1970 was 93, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minssen 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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