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Monje Family History

Monje Surname Meaning

Spanish: from monje ‘monk’ (see Monge).

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


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Where is the Monje family from?

You can see how Monje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monje family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Monje families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Monje families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Monje's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Monje families in 1880.
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What did your Monje ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monje. 22% of Monje men worked as a Labrador and 60% of Monje women worked as a None. Some less common occupations for Americans named Monje were Jornalero and Secretary.

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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

  • Labrador
    22%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Mason
    10%
  • Jornalero
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Monje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monje 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Monje. 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 324 military records available for the last name Monje. For the veterans among your Monje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monje lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Monje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Monje in 1948 was 50, and 56 in 2004.

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