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Monnen Family History

Monnen 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: Sonnen, Monnin, Mennen, Mannen, Monsen, Moonen, Onnen, Mannan, Bonnet

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Where is the Monnen family from?

You can see how Monnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monnen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Monnen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 3 Monnen families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Monnen's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Monnen families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monnen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Monnen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Monnen. 100% of Monnen men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Monnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monnen 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Monnen. 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 40 military records available for the last name Monnen. For the veterans among your Monnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monnen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Monnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Monnen in 1964 was 74, and 51 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monnen 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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