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Montieth Family History

Montieth Surname Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Monteith This form of the surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Montieth family from?

You can see how Montieth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Montieth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Montieth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Montieth families living in Cheshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Montieth's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Montieth families in 1891.
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What did your Montieth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Montieth. 18% of Montieth men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Montieth women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Montieth were Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    22%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Montieth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Montieth 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 562 immigration records available for the last name Montieth. 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 743 military records available for the last name Montieth. For the veterans among your Montieth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Montieth lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Montieth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Montieth in 1958 was 28, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Montieth 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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