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Montrel Family History

Montrel 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: Montel, Montiel, Mantel, Monte, Morel, Montes, Mentel, Montez

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Where is the Montrel family from?

You can see how Montrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Montrel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Montrel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Montrel family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Montrel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Montrel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Montrel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Montrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Montrel 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Montrel. 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 7 military records available for the last name Montrel. For the veterans among your Montrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Montrel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Montrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Montrel in 1969 was 80, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Montrel 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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