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Moniot Family History

Moniot Surname Meaning

French: from Old French moniot a diminutive of moine ‘monk’ (see Moine).

From a shortened pet form of Simon or another personal name ending in -mon such as Aymon (see Aymond).

Possibly also a diminutive of Monier ‘minter money-changer’.

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


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Where is the Moniot family from?

You can see how Moniot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moniot family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Moniot families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Moniot families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Moniot's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Moniot families in 1891.
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What did your Moniot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moniot. 34% of Moniot men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%

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Census Records

There are 881 census records available for the last name Moniot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moniot 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Moniot. 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 306 military records available for the last name Moniot. For the veterans among your Moniot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moniot lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Moniot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Moniot in 1962 was 63, and 90 in 2003.

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