The surname Minnigh was first found in Austria, where the name Minnich became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.
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Early History of the Minnigh family
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Minnigh Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Minnich, Minnisch, Miniwitz, Minischevits and others.
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Early Notables of the Minnigh family
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Migration of the Minnigh family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Matthias Minnich, who made his home in Pennsylvania in 1728; Hans Minnich, who came to Philadelphia in 1754; Franz Minnich, a German mercenary who settled in America after fighting in the Revolutionary War, Nicholas Minnich, who was naturalized in Ohio in 1809.
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