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Monear Family History

Monear 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: Menear, Mcnear, Mongar, Minear, Monday, Moder, Montag, Bonar, Mower

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Where is the Monear family from?

You can see how Monear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monear family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Monear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Monear families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Monear's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Monear families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Monear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monear 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Monear. 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 93 military records available for the last name Monear. For the veterans among your Monear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monear lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Monear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Monear in 1965 was 82, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monear 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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