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Monrue Family History

Monrue 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: Monroe, Moore, More, Monte, Monge, Moncur, Moncus, Morse, Morua

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Where is the Monrue family from?

You can see how Monrue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monrue family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Monrue families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Monrue families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Monrue's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Monrue families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monrue 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 Monrue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Monrue. 100% of Monrue 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Monrue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monrue 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Monrue. 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 4 military records available for the last name Monrue. For the veterans among your Monrue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monrue lifespan?

Average Monrue life expectancy in 1988 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monrue 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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