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Minh Family History

Minh Surname Meaning

Vietnamese: from the Chinese surname 明 see Ming

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


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Where is the Minh family from?

You can see how Minh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Minh families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Minh family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Minh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Minh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minh 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 Minh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm was the top reported job for people in the USA named Minh. 60% of Minh men worked as a Farm.

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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

  • Farm
    60%
  • Smelter
    40%

What Minh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Minh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minh 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Minh. 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 124 military records available for the last name Minh. For the veterans among your Minh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minh lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Minh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Minh in 1982 was 54, and 67 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Minh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minh 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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