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Monash Family History

Monash Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Morash, Monast, Jonas, Nash, Minas, Mones, Monaco, Monat, Potash

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Where is the Monash family from?

You can see how Monash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monash family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Monash families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 30 Monash families living in New York. This was about 97% of all the recorded Monash's in USA. New York had the highest population of Monash families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monash surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Monash ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dentist and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monash. 25% of Monash men worked as a Dentist and 100% of Monash women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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

  • Dentist
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Monash family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 648 census records available for the last name Monash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monash 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Monash. 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 83 military records available for the last name Monash. For the veterans among your Monash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monash lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Monash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Monash in 1963 was 78, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monash ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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