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Minzey Family History

Minzey 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: Mincey, Linzey, Kinzey, Minney, Manley, Minter, Binney, Kinsey, Miner

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Where is the Minzey family from?

You can see how Minzey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minzey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Minzey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Minzey family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Minzey's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Minzey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minzey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Minzey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Minzey. 47% of Minzey 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
    47%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%
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What Minzey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 833 census records available for the last name Minzey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minzey 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Minzey. 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 134 military records available for the last name Minzey. For the veterans among your Minzey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minzey lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Minzey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Minzey in 1943 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

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