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Monkel Family History

Monkel 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: Konkel, Minkel, Montel, Conkel, Mandel, Winkel, Monk, Kunkel, Mengel

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Where is the Monkel family from?

You can see how Monkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monkel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Monkel family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Monkel's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Monkel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monkel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Monkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monkel 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Monkel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Monkel. For the veterans among your Monkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monkel lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Monkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Monkel in 1980 was 69, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monkel 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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