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Moniak Family History

Moniak 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: Monk, Monday, Monica, Montag, Pozniak, Wozniak, Monda, Konik, Monat

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Where is the Moniak family from?

You can see how Moniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moniak family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Moniak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Moniak family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Moniak's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Moniak families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moniak 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 Moniak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moniak. 46% of Moniak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Moniak women worked as a Packer.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Timekeeper
    19%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Labor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Moniak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Moniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moniak 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Moniak. 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 78 military records available for the last name Moniak. For the veterans among your Moniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moniak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Moniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Moniak in 1963 was 81, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moniak 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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