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Monkson Family History

Monkson 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: Monson, Monckton, Manson, Monzon, Hinkson, Monkman, Monks, Minson

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Where is the Monkson family from?

You can see how Monkson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monkson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Monkson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Monkson families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Monkson's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Monkson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Monkson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monkson 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Monkson. 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 Monkson. For the veterans among your Monkson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Monkson

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