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Minehan Family History

Minehan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Moynihan. This form of the surname is not found in Ireland.

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


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Where is the Minehan family from?

You can see how Minehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minehan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Minehan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 74 Minehan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 31% of all the recorded Minehan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Minehan families in 1880.
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What did your Minehan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Minehan. 63% of Minehan men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Minehan women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minehan were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Proprietor
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Minehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minehan 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 763 immigration records available for the last name Minehan. 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 488 military records available for the last name Minehan. For the veterans among your Minehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minehan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Minehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Minehan in 1960 was 53, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minehan 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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