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Monkus Family History

Monkus 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: Minkus, Moncus, Monks, Mockus, Mankus, Monk, Malkus, Mones, Mikus

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Where is the Monkus family from?

You can see how Monkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monkus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Monkus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Monkus families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Monkus's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Monkus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monkus 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 Monkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Monkus. 100% of Monkus men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Monkus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Monkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monkus 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Monkus. 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 117 military records available for the last name Monkus. For the veterans among your Monkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monkus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Monkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Monkus in 1963 was 74, and 48 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monkus 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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