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Monkister Family History

Monkister 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: Meister, Bannister, Munster, Cronister, Doncaster, Kister, Moster

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Where is the Monkister family from?

You can see how Monkister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monkister family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Monkister families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Monkister family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Monkister's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Monkister families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Monkister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monkister 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Monkister. 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 Monkister. For the veterans among your Monkister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monkister lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1990, in the United States, Monkister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Monkister in 1981 was 52, and 79 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monkister 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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