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Minden Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of various places so named for example in Westphalia. English: variant of Mindham or Munden .

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


Similar surnames: Menden, Winden, Munden, Linden, Zindel, Marden, Lingen, Linde, Mander

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Where is the Minden family from?

You can see how Minden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Minden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Minden family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Minden's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Minden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Minden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Minden. 38% of Minden men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Minden women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minden were Salesman and Trained Nurse. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Trained Nurse
    19%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Minden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minden 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Minden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9,000 military records available for the last name Minden. For the veterans among your Minden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minden lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Minden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Minden in 1955 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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