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Minach Family History

Minach 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: Minch, Minich, Mach, Milich, Winch, Minas, Finch, Pinch, Mina, Monaco

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Where is the Minach family from?

You can see how Minach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Minach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Minach families living in Kentucky. This was about 83% of all the recorded Minach's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Minach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Minach ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Minach ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Minach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minach 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Minach. 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 48 military records available for the last name Minach. For the veterans among your Minach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Minach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Minach in 1963 was 67, and 61 in 1999.

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