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Minamyer Family History

Minamyer 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: Mcnamer, Minamoto, Minter, Mayer, Miner, Mincer, Metayer, Minami

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Where is the Minamyer family from?

You can see how Minamyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minamyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Minamyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Minamyer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Minamyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Minamyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minamyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Minamyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Minamyer. 50% of Minamyer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Minamyer women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Minamyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Minamyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minamyer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Minamyer. 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 54 military records available for the last name Minamyer. For the veterans among your Minamyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minamyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Minamyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Minamyer in 1964 was 80, and 62 in 2004.

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