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Monjeau Family History

Monjeau 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: Mongeau, Mineau, Monceaux, Monreal, Manseau, Gonyeau, Rondeau, Monje

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Where is the Monjeau family from?

You can see how Monjeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monjeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Monjeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 128 Monjeau families living in Quebec. This was about 94% of all the recorded Monjeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Monjeau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monjeau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Monjeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monjeau. 60% of Monjeau men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Monjeau women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Monjeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 904 census records available for the last name Monjeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monjeau 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Monjeau. 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 77 military records available for the last name Monjeau. For the veterans among your Monjeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monjeau lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Monjeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Monjeau in 1972 was 67, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monjeau 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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