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Minnix Family History

Minnix Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Irish Mannix.

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


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Where is the Minnix family from?

You can see how Minnix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minnix family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Minnix families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Minnix families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Minnix's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Minnix families in 1891.
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What did your Minnix ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Minnix. 21% of Minnix men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Minnix women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minnix were Truck Driver and School Teacher.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • School Teacher
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Minnix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minnix 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Minnix. 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 729 military records available for the last name Minnix. For the veterans among your Minnix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minnix lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Minnix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Minnix in 1947 was 58, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minnix 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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