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Minn Family History

Minn Surname Meaning

English (mainly Norfolk): metronymic from the Middle English female personal name Mine Minne (Latinized as Minna) possibly a pet form of Imyne (Ismenia). Compare the diminutive Minett. This surname is rare in Britain.

German: from a short form of the personal name Benjamin.

Burmese: variant of Min.

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


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You can see how Minn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Minn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Minn families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Minn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Minn families in 1911.
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What did your Minn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Minn. 50% of Minn men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Cultivateur
    25%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Minn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minn 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Minn. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Minn. For the veterans among your Minn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minn lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Minn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Minn in 1957 was 66, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minn 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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