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Mineo Family History

Mineo Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): habitational name from Mineo a place in Catania province.

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


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Where is the Mineo family from?

You can see how Mineo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mineo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mineo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Mineo families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mineo's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mineo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mineo 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 Mineo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mineo. 22% of Mineo men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Mineo women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mineo were Tailor and Seamstress.

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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
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Tailor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    39%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Candy Maker
    13%
  • Seamstress
    7%

What Mineo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mineo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mineo 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 Mineo. 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 887 military records available for the last name Mineo. For the veterans among your Mineo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mineo lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mineo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Mineo in 1950 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mineo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mineo 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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