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Monnet Family History

Monnet Surname Meaning

French: variant of Monet a cognate of Monnin. Compare Money and Monnett.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Monnet family from?

You can see how Monnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monnet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Monnet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Monnet families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Monnet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Monnet families in 1891.
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What did your Monnet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Monnet. 45% of Monnet 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
    45%
  • Painter
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Monnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monnet 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 765 immigration records available for the last name Monnet. 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 376 military records available for the last name Monnet. For the veterans among your Monnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monnet lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Monnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Monnet in 1967 was 98, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monnet 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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