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Monterio Family History

Monterio 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: Montero, Montesi, Montoro, Montera, Montejo, Montesino, Monteiro

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Where is the Monterio family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monterio. 60% of Monterio men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Monterio women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Monterio were Card Tender and Stenographer.

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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
    60%
  • Seaman
    12%
  • Bog Laborer
    12%
  • Card Tender
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Sewer
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Monterio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Monterio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monterio 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Monterio. 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 157 military records available for the last name Monterio. For the veterans among your Monterio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monterio lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Monterio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Monterio in 1965 was 39, and 26 in 2004.

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