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Monagas Family History

Monagas 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: Monahan, Mangas, Onaga, Magas, Monagle, Mongan, Moraga, Monjaras

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Where is the Monagas family from?

You can see how Monagas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monagas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Monagas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Monagas families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Monagas's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Monagas families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monagas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Monagas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Monagas. 100% of Monagas men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Monagas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 802 census records available for the last name Monagas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monagas 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Monagas. 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 51 military records available for the last name Monagas. For the veterans among your Monagas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monagas lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Monagas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Monagas in 1957 was 49, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monagas 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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