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Monast Family History

Monast Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Monna: habitational name from Le Monna the name of a few places in the south of France. Compare Monat.

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


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Where is the Monast family from?

You can see how Monast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monast family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Monast families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Monast families living in Kent. This was about 25% of all the recorded Monast's in United Kingdom. Kent and 3 other counties had the highest population of Monast families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monast 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 Monast ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monast. 30% of Monast men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Monast women worked as a Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Monast were Fireman and Laborer.

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Fireman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    34%
  • Presser
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Monast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monast 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Monast. 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 229 military records available for the last name Monast. For the veterans among your Monast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monast lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Monast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Monast in 1954 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monast 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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