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Minx Family History

Minx Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Minks English (Middlesex): variant of Mings. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Minx family from?

You can see how Minx families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minx family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Minx families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Minx families living in Indiana. This was about 39% of all the recorded Minx's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Minx families in 1880.
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What did your Minx ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Minx. 27% of Minx men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Night Watch
    10%

What Minx family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Minx. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minx 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Minx. 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 316 military records available for the last name Minx. For the veterans among your Minx ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minx lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Minx life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Minx in 1962 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Minx

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minx 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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