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Minton Surname Meaning

English (West Midlands): habitational name from a place in Little Stretton Shropshire so named from the ancestor of Welsh mynydd ‘mountain hill’.

Little Stretton derives its name from the local geography that is characterized by hilly terrain.

The term 'mynydd' in Welsh refers to the mountainous features of the landscape, highlighting the area's topography.

Additionally, the Old English term tūn refers to a farmstead or estate, indicating that the region is historically linked to agricultural practices.

This combination of Welsh and Old English elements in the name reflects the cultural and linguistic influences in the area.

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


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You can see how Minton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Minton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 36 Minton families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Minton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Minton families in 1911.
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What did your Minton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Minton. 46% of Minton men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Rancher
    19%

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Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Minton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Minton in 1947 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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