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Minot Family History

Minot Surname Meaning

French: variant of Mineau. French: possibly also from a pet form of a masculine personal name ending in -min such as Jacquemin or Guillemin. Compare Minet.

English: variant of Minett. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Minot family from?

You can see how Minot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minot family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Minot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Minot families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Minot's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Minot families in 1911.
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What did your Minot ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Minot. 100% of Minot 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Minot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minot 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Minot. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Minot. For the veterans among your Minot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minot lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Minot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Minot in 1964 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minot 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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