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Monatt Family History

Monatt 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: Mowatt, Monat, Mcnatt, Manatt, Mynatt, Monast, Monett, Donat, Morant

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Where is the Monatt family from?

You can see how Monatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Monatt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Monatt families living in Essex. This was about 42% of all the recorded Monatt's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Monatt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monatt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Monatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Monatt. 100% of Monatt 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 352 census records available for the last name Monatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monatt 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Monatt. 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 33 military records available for the last name Monatt. For the veterans among your Monatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monatt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Monatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Monatt in 1968 was 84, and 78 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monatt 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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