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Minester Family History

Minester 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: Minster, Minter, Nester, Minette, Finster, Mester, Riester, Munster

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Where is the Minester family from?

You can see how Minester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minester family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Minester families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Minester families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Minester's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Minester families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Minester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minester 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Minester. 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 4 military records available for the last name Minester. For the veterans among your Minester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minester lifespan?

Average Minester life expectancy in 1988 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minester 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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