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Monis Family History

Monis Surname Meaning

Dutch: shortened form of Simonis a variant of Simons. Portuguese: variant of Moniz.

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


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Where is the Monis family from?

You can see how Monis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Monis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 69 Monis families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Monis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Monis families in 1891.
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What did your Monis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Monis. 100% of Monis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Monis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Monis. For the veterans among your Monis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Monis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Monis in 1964 was 86, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monis 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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