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Monfeith Family History

Monfeith 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: Monteith, Monheit, Monforte, Longwith, Monet, Moffet, Monfils, Montet

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Where is the Monfeith family from?

You can see how Monfeith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monfeith family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Monfeith families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Monfeith's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Monfeith families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Monfeith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monfeith 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 immigration records available for the last name Monfeith. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Monfeith. For the veterans among your Monfeith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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