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Monclair Family History

Monclair 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: Sinclair, Oclair, Mcnair, Loncar, Leclair, Boisclair, Moncur, Moncayo

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Where is the Monclair family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Monclair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monclair 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Monclair. 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 1 military records available for the last name Monclair. For the veterans among your Monclair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monclair lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1996, in the United States, Monclair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Monclair in 1987 was 72, and 58 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monclair 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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