Minston Family History

Minston Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Winston, Minton, Minson, Linton, Manton, Hinton, Kingston, Winton, Milton, Benston

421 record(s) for Minston

147	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
25	Military Records
13	Immigration Records
219	Census and Voter Lists
17	Member Trees

Where is the Minston family from?

You can see how Minston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Minston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Minston families living in North Carolina. This was about 29% of all the recorded Minston's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Minston families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Minston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Minston.

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

50%

Farmer

50%

What Minston family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 219 census records available for the last name Minston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minston census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 13 immigration records available for the last name Minston. 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.

Military Records

There are 25 military records available for the last name Minston. For the veterans among your Minston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Minston lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minston ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.