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Montee Name Meaning

Altered form of French Monty 1 and probably also of English Monty

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


Similar surnames: Santee, Montie, Monte, Montes, Monter, Montejo, Gootee, Mettee

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Where is the Montee family from?

You can see how Montee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Montee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Montee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Montee family living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Montee's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Montee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Montee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Montee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Montee. 35% of Montee men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Montee women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Montee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Montee 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Montee. 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 404 military records available for the last name Montee. For the veterans among your Montee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Montee lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Montee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Montee in 1960 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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