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Monnison Family History

Monnison 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: Kinnison, Pennison, Monnin, Monson, Mannion, Jennison, Kennison

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Where is the Monnison family from?

You can see how Monnison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monnison family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Monnison families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Monnison families living in Banffshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Monnison's in Scotland. Banffshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Monnison families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Monnison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monnison 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Monnison. 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 5 military records available for the last name Monnison. For the veterans among your Monnison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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