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Monfre Family History

Monfre 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: Manfre, Moore, More, Honore, Monte, Monroe, Manfred, Monforte, Monge

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Where is the Monfre family from?

You can see how Monfre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monfre family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Monfre families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Monfre's in USA. New York had the highest population of Monfre families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monfre 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 Monfre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monfre. 43% of Monfre men worked as a Helper and 100% of Monfre women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Helper
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Presser
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Monfre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Monfre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monfre 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Monfre. 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 58 military records available for the last name Monfre. For the veterans among your Monfre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monfre lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Monfre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Monfre in 1971 was 80, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monfre 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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