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Monrad Family History

Monrad 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: Konrad, Conrad, Morad, Mourad, Mora, Monday, Montag, Moran, Monroe

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Where is the Monrad family from?

You can see how Monrad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monrad family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Monrad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Monrad family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Monrad's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Monrad families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monrad 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 Monrad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Monrad. 37% of Monrad men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farm Operator
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Monrad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monrad 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Monrad. 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 163 military records available for the last name Monrad. For the veterans among your Monrad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monrad lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Monrad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Monrad in 1957 was 76, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Monrad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monrad 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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