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Momon Family History

Momon Surname Meaning

Variant of Moman a surname of English Dutch or German origin. It is found mainly among African Americans.

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


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Where is the Momon family from?

You can see how Momon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Momon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Momon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Momon families living in Glamorgan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Momon's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Momon families in 1891.
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What did your Momon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Momon. 54% of Momon men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Momon women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Momon were Farming and Housewife.

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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
    54%
  • Farmer
    41%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Helper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Momon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Momon 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Momon. 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 207 military records available for the last name Momon. For the veterans among your Momon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Momon lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Momon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Momon in 1958 was 70, and 49 in 2004.

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