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Mingin Family History

Mingin 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: Mangin, Minkin, Mungin, Mangan, Wiggin, Ming, Lingen, Ringen, Mirkin

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Where is the Mingin family from?

You can see how Mingin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mingin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mingin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 7 Mingin families living in New Jersey. This was about 78% of all the recorded Mingin's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Mingin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mingin 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 Mingin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mingin. 45% of Mingin men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Mingin women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mingin were Packer and Clerk. .

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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
    45%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Packer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    56%
  • Machine Oprator
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mingin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mingin 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Mingin. 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 212 military records available for the last name Mingin. For the veterans among your Mingin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mingin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mingin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mingin in 1964 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

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