Minton Family History

Minton Surname Meaning

English (West Midlands): habitational name from a place in Little Stretton Shropshire so named from the ancestor of Welsh mynydd ‘mountain hill’.

Little Stretton derives its name from the local geography that is characterized by hilly terrain.

The term 'mynydd' in Welsh refers to the mountainous features of the landscape, highlighting the area's topography.

Additionally, the Old English term tūn refers to a farmstead or estate, indicating that the region is historically linked to agricultural practices.

This combination of Welsh and Old English elements in the name reflects the cultural and linguistic influences in the area.

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

Similar surnames: Hinton, Milton, Linton, Mitton, Winton, Manton, Sinton, Minto, Kinton, Kilton

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12K	Military Records
4K	Immigration Records
64K	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Minton family from?

You can see how Minton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Minton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 36 Minton families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Minton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Minton families in 1911.

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What did your Minton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Minton.

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Farmer

46%

Laborer

37%

Rancher

19%

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Census Record

There are 64K census records available for the last name Minton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 4K immigration records available for the last name Minton. 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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Military Records

There are 12K military records available for the last name Minton. For the veterans among your Minton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minton lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Minton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Minton in 1947 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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Minton Surname Meaning

English (West Midlands): habitational name from a place in Little Stretton Shropshire so named from the ancestor of Welsh mynydd ‘mountain hill’.

Little Stretton derives its name from the local geography that is characterized by hilly terrain.

The term 'mynydd' in Welsh refers to the mountainous features of the landscape, highlighting the area's topography.

Additionally, the Old English term tūn refers to a farmstead or estate, indicating that the region is historically linked to agricultural practices.

This combination of Welsh and Old English elements in the name reflects the cultural and linguistic influences in the area.

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

Where is the Minton family from?

What did your Minton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Minton.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

46%

Laborer

37%

Rancher

19%

What Minton family records will you find?

What is the average Minton lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Minton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Minton in 1947 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

Minton Family History

Minton Surname Meaning

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Minton Surname Meaning

424,000 record(s) for Minton

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Where is the Minton family from?

What did your Minton ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

What Minton family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Minton lifespan?

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