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Monak Family History

Monak 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: Monk, Monat, Mona, Manak, Jonak, Moak, Monck, Jonas, Donat, Kozak

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Where is the Monak family from?

You can see how Monak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Monak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Monak families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Monak's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Monak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monak 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 Monak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monak. 58% of Monak men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Monak women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Monak were Proprietor and Cook.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Monak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 782 census records available for the last name Monak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monak 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Monak. 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 57 military records available for the last name Monak. For the veterans among your Monak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Monak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Monak in 1964 was 76, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monak 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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