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Minnear Family History

Minnear Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Minnier or Minnir or of their original French form Minier.

Compare Minear English (Cornish): variant of Menear.

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


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Where is the Minnear family from?

You can see how Minnear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minnear family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Minnear families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Minnear families living in Cornwall. This was about 82% of all the recorded Minnear's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Minnear families in 1891.
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What did your Minnear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Minnear. 54% of Minnear men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Minnear women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minnear were Retired and Housewife.

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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
    54%
  • Pumper
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Retired
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Minnear family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Minnear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minnear 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Minnear. 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 279 military records available for the last name Minnear. For the veterans among your Minnear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minnear lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Minnear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Minnear in 1942 was 44, and 53 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minnear 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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