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Monforte Name Meaning

Italian and Spanish: habitational name from any of numerous places called Monforte from Latin mons ‘mountain’ (genitive montis) + fortis ‘strong’ probably a reference to the strategic position of these locations. English (of Norman origin): variant of Montfort . This form of the surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Montfort, Monte, Mondor, Monfort, Montford, Forte, Montoro, Moore

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Where is the Monforte family from?

You can see how Monforte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monforte family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Monforte families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Monforte families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Monforte's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Monforte families in 1891.
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What did your Monforte ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Monforte. 100% of Monforte women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Monforte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monforte 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 732 immigration records available for the last name Monforte. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 297 military records available for the last name Monforte. For the veterans among your Monforte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monforte lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Monforte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Monforte in 1959 was 63, and 70 in 2004.

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