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Monchen Family History

Monchen 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: Monahan, Kinchen, Minchin, Boschen, Mencher, Machen, Minchew, Monce

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Where is the Monchen family from?

You can see how Monchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monchen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Monchen families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Monchen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Monchen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Monchen families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Monchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monchen 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Monchen. 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 25 military records available for the last name Monchen. For the veterans among your Monchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monchen lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1992, in the United States, Monchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Monchen in 1981 was 87, and 92 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monchen 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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