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Monika Family History

Monika 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: Monica, Monk, Morioka, Monda, Konik, Mona, Mika, Nonaka, Osika

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Where is the Monika family from?

You can see how Monika families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monika family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Monika families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Monika families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Monika's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Monika families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monika 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 156 census records available for the last name Monika. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monika 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Monika. 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 15 military records available for the last name Monika. For the veterans among your Monika ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monika lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Monika life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Monika in 1963 was 72, and 85 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monika 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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