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Monjar Family History

Monjar 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: Mongar, Monday, Montag, Bonar, Monda, Monat, Mondor, Loncar, Moncur

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Where is the Monjar family from?

You can see how Monjar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monjar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Monjar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Monjar family living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Monjar's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Monjar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monjar 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 Monjar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monjar. 50% of Monjar men worked as a Foreman and 100% of Monjar women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Foreman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Monjar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monjar 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Monjar. 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 146 military records available for the last name Monjar. For the veterans among your Monjar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monjar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Monjar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Monjar in 1962 was 71, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monjar 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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