This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Monitz family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Monitz Family History

Monitz 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: Moritz, Montz, Moniz, Bonitz, Mont, Monica, Monty, Monte, Bonito

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Monitz family from?

You can see how Monitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Monitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Monitz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Monitz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Monitz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Monitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fur Merchant and Unpaid Domestic Service were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Monitz. 100% of Monitz men worked as a Fur Merchant and 50% of Monitz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Service.

View Census Data for Monitz | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fur Merchant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Service
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Monitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 604 census records available for the last name Monitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monitz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Monitz

Passenger Lists

There are 193 immigration records available for the last name Monitz. 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.

View all Monitz immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 94 military records available for the last name Monitz. For the veterans among your Monitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Monitz military records

You've only scratched the surface of Monitz family history

Discover More

What is the average Monitz lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Monitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Monitz in 1960 was 72, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Monitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monitz 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Monitz family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial