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Minary Family History

Minary 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: Mcnary, Manary, Minar, Minard, Minas, Miner, Linard, Mina, Pinard

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Where is the Minary family from?

You can see how Minary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Minary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Minary families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Minary's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Minary families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Minary ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Minary. 100% of Minary 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 646 census records available for the last name Minary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minary 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Minary. 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 211 military records available for the last name Minary. For the veterans among your Minary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minary lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Minary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Minary in 1967 was 57, and 69 in 2003.

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