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Minnette Family History

Minnette 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: Minette, Minett, Binette, Pinette, Bonnette, Ginnetti, Monette

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Where is the Minnette family from?

You can see how Minnette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minnette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Minnette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Minnette families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Minnette's in USA. California had the highest population of Minnette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minnette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Minnette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Minnette. 100% of Minnette 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Minnette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minnette 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Minnette. 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 147 military records available for the last name Minnette. For the veterans among your Minnette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minnette lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Minnette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Minnette in 1967 was 76, and 69 in 2000.

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