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Monsey Family History

Monsey Surname Meaning

see Mouncey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Monsey family from?

You can see how Monsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Monsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Monsey families living in Norfolk. This was about 44% of all the recorded Monsey's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Monsey families in 1891.
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What did your Monsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Monsey. 100% of Monsey men worked as a Bricklayer and 91% of Monsey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Incapacitated
    10%

What Monsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Monsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monsey 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Monsey. 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 298 military records available for the last name Monsey. For the veterans among your Monsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monsey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Monsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Monsey in 1963 was 77, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monsey 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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