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Minihan Name Meaning

Irish (Munster): variant of Moynihan .

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


Similar surnames: Minehan, Minahan, Manahan, Monahan, Linehan, Moynihan, Kinahan

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Where is the Minihan family from?

You can see how Minihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minihan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Minihan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Minihan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 22% of all the recorded Minihan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Minihan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minihan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Minihan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Minihan. 28% of Minihan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Minihan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minihan were Barber and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Barber
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Minihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minihan 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 836 immigration records available for the last name Minihan. 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 658 military records available for the last name Minihan. For the veterans among your Minihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minihan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Minihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Minihan in 1959 was 64, and 94 in 2004.

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