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Mountjoy Family History

Mountjoy Surname Meaning

English (Devon and Gloucestershire; of Norman origin): habitational name ultimately from Montjoie, a crusaders’ name derived from that of the mountain in Palestine from which the first view of Jerusalem was obtained.

The name was adopted for several places in western Europe, notably Montjoie-Saint-Martin in Manche.

This or the original could have given rise to the English surname.

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


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Where is the Mountjoy family from?

You can see how Mountjoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mountjoy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mountjoy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 76 Mountjoy families living in Devon. This was about 23% of all the recorded Mountjoy's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Mountjoy families in 1891.
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What did your Mountjoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mountjoy. 32% of Mountjoy men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Mountjoy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mountjoy were Colliery Deputy and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    32%
  • Incapacitated
    19%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Colliery Deputy
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Mountjoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mountjoy 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 738 immigration records available for the last name Mountjoy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mountjoy. For the veterans among your Mountjoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mountjoy lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mountjoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mountjoy in 1959 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

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