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Origins of the Minney surname

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About the Minneys

We have a total number of 4129 records for people with the last name Minney.

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Where do most Minneys live?

In 1921, most Minneys lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Minneys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 3,880 records for the Minney surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.

Who were Minneys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Minneys.

What are the most common Minney first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Minneys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Minneys in 1921
Lace Maker

94

Lacemaker

16

General Servant Domestic

14

Dressmaker

12

Housekeeper

10

Common Male occupations for Minneys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

47

Farm Labourer

26

Shoe Maker

23

Shoemaker

18

Agricultural Laborer

12

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