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Monforton Family History

Monforton 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, Mcnorton, Monfort, Morton, Montfort, Norton, Monckton

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Where is the Monforton family from?

You can see how Monforton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monforton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Monforton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 5 Monforton families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Monforton's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Monforton families in 1871.
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What did your Monforton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Monforton. 60% of Monforton men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Monforton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monforton 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Monforton. 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 78 military records available for the last name Monforton. For the veterans among your Monforton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monforton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Monforton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Monforton in 1962 was 78, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Monforton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monforton 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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