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Moniz Family History

Moniz Surname Meaning

Portuguese: patronymic from the medieval personal name Munho.

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


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Where is the Moniz family from?

You can see how Moniz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moniz family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Moniz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 4 Moniz families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Moniz's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Moniz families in 1841.
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What did your Moniz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moniz. 31% of Moniz men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Moniz women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moniz were Weaver and Sewer.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Weaver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Maid
    6%
  • Sewer
    5%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Moniz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moniz 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Moniz. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Moniz. For the veterans among your Moniz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moniz lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Moniz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Moniz in 1946 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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