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Minot Family History

Minot Name Meaning

French: variant of Mineau French: possibly also from a pet form of a masculine personal name ending in -min such as Jacquemin or Guillemin. Compare Minet . English: variant of Minett . This surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Mindt, Zino, Monnot, Mont, Milot, Cino, Manos, Pino, Dino, Minett

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Where is the Minot family from?

You can see how Minot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minot family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Minot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Minot families living in Maine. This was about 25% of all the recorded Minot's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Minot families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Minot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Minot. 36% of Minot men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Minot women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minot were Teacher and Maid. .

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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
    36%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • School Teacher
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Minot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minot 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 Minot. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Minot. For the veterans among your Minot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minot lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Minot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Minot in 1964 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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