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Monek Family History

Monek 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, Mones, Money, Monet, Molek, Monck, Mone, Moses, Mole, More

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Where is the Monek family from?

You can see how Monek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monek family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Monek families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Monek families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Monek's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Monek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monek 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 Monek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monek. 34% of Monek men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Monek women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Monek were New Worker and Operator.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Shoe Worker
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Monek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 787 census records available for the last name Monek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monek 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Monek. 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 255 military records available for the last name Monek. For the veterans among your Monek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Monek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Monek in 1964 was 72, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monek 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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