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Monroe Family History

Monroe Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Munro. Irish: variant of Mulroy.

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


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Where is the Monroe family from?

You can see how Monroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monroe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Monroe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Monroe families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Monroe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Monroe families in 1891.
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What did your Monroe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Monroe. 73% of Monroe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    17%
  • None
    12%

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Census Records

There are 233,000 census records available for the last name Monroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monroe 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 15,000 immigration records available for the last name Monroe. 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 68,000 military records available for the last name Monroe. For the veterans among your Monroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monroe lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Monroe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Monroe in 1942 was 37, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monroe 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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