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Minten Family History

Minten Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from a variant of the personal name Mente.

English (Warwickshire): variant of Minton.

This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Minten family from?

You can see how Minten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Minten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Minten families living in New York. This was about 17% of all the recorded Minten's in USA. New York had the highest population of Minten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Minten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Minten. 40% of Minten men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Minten women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minten were Operator and 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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Minten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Minten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minten 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Minten. 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 511 military records available for the last name Minten. For the veterans among your Minten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minten lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Minten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Minten in 1962 was 59, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Minten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minten 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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