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Monell Family History

Monell Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of French Monel: from a shortened pet form of Simon or another personal name ending in -mon such as Aymon (see Aymond).

This surname was brought to North America from Ireland.

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


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Where is the Monell family from?

You can see how Monell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Monell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 55 Monell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Monell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Monell families in 1891.
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What did your Monell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Monell. 100% of Monell men worked as a Retired and 100% of Monell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Monell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monell 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 Monell. 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 Monell. For the veterans among your Monell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monell lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Monell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Monell in 1947 was 52, and 47 in 2004.

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