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Monkton Family History

Monkton Surname Meaning

From Monkton (Kent Somerset), Moor Monkton and Nun Monkton (WR Yorks), Bishop Monkton (WR Yorks), or any of the numerous other places called Monkton (Devon, Dorset, Durham, Wilts, etc.), named with Old English munuc ‘monk’ (genitive plural muneca) + tūn ‘farmstead, estate’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Monkton family from?

You can see how Monkton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monkton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Monkton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Monkton families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Monkton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Monkton families in 1891.
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What did your Monkton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Monkton. 24% of Monkton men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Monkton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Monkton were Coal Wheeler iorn Works and Shirt Machinist.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • House Painter
    16%
  • Tool Room Fitters Labourer Motor Works
    16%
  • Coal Wheeler iorn Works
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Domestic Duties
    12%
  • Shirt Machinist
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Monkton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monkton 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Monkton. 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 156 military records available for the last name Monkton. For the veterans among your Monkton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monkton lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1985, in the United States, Monkton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Monkton in 1974 was 57, and 81 in 1985.

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