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Monke Family History

Monke 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, Monte, Monge, Jonke, Minke, Monks, Monce, Monje, Manke, Menke

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Where is the Monke family from?

You can see how Monke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Monke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Monke families living in Staffordshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Monke's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Monke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monke 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 Monke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monke. 55% of Monke men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Monke women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Monke were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Monke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Monke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monke 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 510 immigration records available for the last name Monke. 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 229 military records available for the last name Monke. For the veterans among your Monke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Monke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Monke in 1963 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Monke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monke 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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