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Minnick Name Meaning

Irish and Scottish: variant of Minogue . This surname is rare in Britain. Probably an altered form of German Minnich .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kinnick, Minnich, Minick, Connick, Shinnick, Bernick, Minnix, Liffick

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Where is the Minnick family from?

You can see how Minnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minnick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Minnick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Minnick families living in Virginia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Minnick's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Minnick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minnick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Minnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Minnick. 16% of Minnick men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Minnick women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minnick were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Teacher
    7%
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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Minnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minnick 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Minnick. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Minnick. For the veterans among your Minnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minnick lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Minnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Minnick in 1942 was 57, and 75 in 2004.

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