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Monmouth Family History

Monmouth Surname Meaning

From Monmouth (Monmouths) which is recorded as Munwy Mutha in the 11th century. The place takes its name from the river Monnow.

A Celtic river-name perhaps meaning ‘fast-flowing’ + Old English mūða ‘river mouth estuary’.

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


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Where is the Monmouth family from?

You can see how Monmouth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monmouth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Monmouth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Monmouth families living in Devon. This was about 57% of all the recorded Monmouth's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Monmouth families in 1891.
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What did your Monmouth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monmouth. 58% of Monmouth men worked as a Manager and 100% of Monmouth women worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Monmouth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monmouth 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Monmouth. 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 39 military records available for the last name Monmouth. For the veterans among your Monmouth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monmouth lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Monmouth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Monmouth in 1968 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

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