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Minikin Family History

Minikin Surname Meaning

see Minnikin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Minikin family from?

You can see how Minikin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minikin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Minikin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Minikin families living in Durham. This was about 41% of all the recorded Minikin's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Minikin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minikin 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 Minikin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Minikin. 60% of Minikin men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Minikin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minikin were Jewellers Manager and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Jewellers Manager
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    11%

What Minikin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Minikin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minikin 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Minikin. 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 162 military records available for the last name Minikin. For the veterans among your Minikin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minikin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Minikin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Minikin in 1964 was 77, and 73 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minikin 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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