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Monlish Family History

Monlish 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: Molis, Mellish, Moulis, Polish, Malish, Mcnish, Morrish, Mcclish

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Where is the Monlish family from?

You can see how Monlish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monlish family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Monlish families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Monlish's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Monlish families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monlish 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 20 census records available for the last name Monlish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monlish 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Monlish. 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 military records available for the last name Monlish. For the veterans among your Monlish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monlish lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1984, in the United States, Monlish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Monlish in 1978 was 76, and 76 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monlish 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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