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Monsma Family History

Monsma Surname Meaning

West Frisian: patronymic formed with the suffix -ma ‘(one of the) men of’ from the personal name Monse

based on the ancient Germanic element mund ‘protection’.

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


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You can see how Monsma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monsma family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Monsma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Monsma family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Monsma's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Monsma families in 1891.
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What did your Monsma ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Salesman
    37%
  • Minister
    28%

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Census Records

There are 615 census records available for the last name Monsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monsma 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Monsma. 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 48 military records available for the last name Monsma. For the veterans among your Monsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monsma lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Monsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Monsma in 1965 was 81, and 75 in 2003.

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