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Monfore Family History

Monfore 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: Monforte, Monfort, Moore, Honore, Montfort, Montford, Monroe, Montoro

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Where is the Monfore family from?

You can see how Monfore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monfore family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Monfore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Monfore family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Monfore's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Monfore families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monfore 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 Monfore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Monfore. 50% of Monfore men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Monfore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Monfore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monfore 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Monfore. 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 49 military records available for the last name Monfore. For the veterans among your Monfore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monfore lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Monfore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Monfore in 1963 was 60, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monfore 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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