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Minjares Family History

Minjares Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): variant of Minjárez (see Minjarez).

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


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Where is the Minjares family from?

You can see how Minjares families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minjares family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Minjares families living in Texas. This was about 41% of all the recorded Minjares's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Minjares families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minjares 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 Minjares ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Minjares. 45% of Minjares men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Minjares women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minjares were Farmer 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
    45%
  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Minjares family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Minjares. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minjares 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 756 immigration records available for the last name Minjares. 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 141 military records available for the last name Minjares. For the veterans among your Minjares ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minjares lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Minjares life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Minjares in 1963 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

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