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Minnig Family History

Minnig Surname Meaning

German: variant of Minnich.

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


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Where is the Minnig family from?

You can see how Minnig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minnig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Minnig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 23 Minnig families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 96% of all the recorded Minnig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Minnig families in 1840.
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What did your Minnig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Minnig. 25% of Minnig men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Minnig women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minnig were New Worker and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Rancher
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

What Minnig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Minnig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minnig 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Minnig. 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 273 military records available for the last name Minnig. For the veterans among your Minnig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minnig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Minnig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Minnig in 1963 was 92, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Minnig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minnig 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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