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Minahan Family History

Minahan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Moynihan.

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


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Where is the Minahan family from?

You can see how Minahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Minahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Minahan families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Minahan's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Minahan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minahan 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 Minahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Minahan. 19% of Minahan men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Minahan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minahan were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Typist
    11%
  • Stenographer
    9%

What Minahan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Minahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minahan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Minahan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Minahan. For the veterans among your Minahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minahan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Minahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Minahan in 1961 was 59, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Minahan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minahan 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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