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Monroy Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Monroy (‘red mountain’) a place in Cáceres province.

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


Similar surnames: Monzon, Moros, Montroy, Monty, Moron, Mondor, Monzo, Montjoy, Mourey

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Where is the Monroy family from?

You can see how Monroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monroy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Monroy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Monroy family living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Monroy's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Monroy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monroy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Monroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monroy. 49% of Monroy men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Monroy women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Monroy were Farmer and Bookkeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Printer
    10%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Monroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monroy 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Monroy. 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 541 military records available for the last name Monroy. For the veterans among your Monroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monroy lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Monroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Monroy in 1956 was 60, and 74 in 2004.

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