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Minyen Family History

Minyen 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: Minden, Minten, Minter, Mayen, Linden, Millen, Miner, Lingen, Ringen

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Where is the Minyen family from?

You can see how Minyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minyen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Minyen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Minyen families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Minyen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Minyen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minyen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Minyen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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What Minyen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Minyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minyen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Minyen. 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 25 military records available for the last name Minyen. For the veterans among your Minyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minyen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Minyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Minyen in 1968 was 55, and 52 in 2003.

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