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Minse Family History

Minse 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: Minge, Minke, Mince, Mense, Dinse, Minser, Linse, Linde, Min, Masse

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Where is the Minse family from?

You can see how Minse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minse family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Minse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Minse families living in Georgia. This was about 32% of all the recorded Minse's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Minse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minse 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 Minse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Minse. 50% of Minse 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Minse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minse 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Minse. 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 20 military records available for the last name Minse. For the veterans among your Minse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minse lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Minse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Minse in 1967 was 79, and 91 in 2004.

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