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Moneta Family History

Moneta Surname Meaning

Italian: from moneta ‘money’ probably applied as a nickname for a rich man or as a metonymic occupational name for a moneyer or money lender.

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


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Where is the Moneta family from?

You can see how Moneta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moneta family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Moneta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Moneta families living in Suffolk. This was about 67% of all the recorded Moneta's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Moneta families in 1891.
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What did your Moneta ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 908 census records available for the last name Moneta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moneta 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Moneta. 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 96 military records available for the last name Moneta. For the veterans among your Moneta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moneta lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Moneta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Moneta in 1962 was 83, and 83 in 2004.

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