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Mignon Family History

Mignon Surname Meaning

Walloon: occupational name from mignon ‘coppersmith boilermaker’. French: nickname from mignon ‘pleasing charming attractive’.

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


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You can see how Mignon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mignon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mignon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Mignon families living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mignon's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Mignon families in 1891.
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What did your Mignon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mignon. 100% of Mignon 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mignon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mignon 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 672 immigration records available for the last name Mignon. 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 314 military records available for the last name Mignon. For the veterans among your Mignon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mignon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mignon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mignon in 1963 was 75, and 75 in 2004.

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