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Minus Family History

Minus Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Miners. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Minus family from?

You can see how Minus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Minus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Minus families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Minus's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Minus families in 1911.
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What did your Minus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Minus. 39% of Minus men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Minus women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minus were Truck Driver and Laundress.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    29%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Laundress
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Minus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minus 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 537 immigration records available for the last name Minus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Minus. For the veterans among your Minus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minus lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Minus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Minus in 1958 was 48, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minus 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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