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Montour Family History

Montour Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from Montour the name of several places in various parts of France. This surname is not found in France.

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


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Where is the Montour family from?

You can see how Montour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Montour family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Montour families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Montour families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Montour's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Montour families in 1891.
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What did your Montour ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Rentire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Montour. 54% of Montour men worked as a Journalier and 50% of Montour women worked as a Rentire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Montour were Religieux and Cuisinier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    54%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Cultivateur
    11%
  • Religieux
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Rentire
    50%
  • Cuisinier
    50%

What Montour family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Montour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Montour 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Montour. 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 683 military records available for the last name Montour. For the veterans among your Montour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Montour lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Montour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Montour in 1942 was 35, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Montour

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Montour 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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