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Mins Family History

Mins 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: Min, Minas, Lins, Mains, Mino, Ming, Mina, Muns, Pins, Mis

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Where is the Mins family from?

You can see how Mins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mins family living in Georgia. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mins's in USA. Georgia and 3 other states had the highest population of Mins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mins. 39% of Mins men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Mins women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mins were Porter and Waitress. .

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Porter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    36%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mins 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 753 immigration records available for the last name Mins. 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 Mins. For the veterans among your Mins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mins lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mins in 1963 was 78, and 94 in 2004.

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