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Minghi Family History

Minghi Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ming, Zanghi, Minchin, Singh, Minge, Minami, Mingee, Minga, Munshi

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Where is the Minghi family from?

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

What did your Minghi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Minghi. 100% of Minghi men worked as a Coal Loader. .

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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

  • Coal Loader
    100%
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Minghi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minghi 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Minghi. 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 19 military records available for the last name Minghi. For the veterans among your Minghi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minghi lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Minghi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Minghi in 1957 was 46, and 47 in 2001.

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