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Minchew Family History

Minchew Name Meaning

Altered form of English Minshew . Compare Minchey .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Minchin, Michel, Mich, Tincher, Misch, Fancher, Micheli, Mathew

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Where is the Minchew family from?

You can see how Minchew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minchew family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Minchew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Minchew families living in Georgia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Minchew's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Minchew families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minchew 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 Minchew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Minchew. 34% of Minchew men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Minchew women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minchew were Truck Driver and Farm Laborer. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
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What Minchew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Minchew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minchew 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Minchew. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Minchew. For the veterans among your Minchew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minchew lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Minchew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Minchew in 1948 was 29, and 73 in 2004.

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