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Monnens Family History

Monnens 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: Mones, Sonnen, Mannes, Montes, Manners, Monnin, Mennen, Mannen

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Where is the Monnens family from?

You can see how Monnens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monnens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Monnens families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Monnens family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Monnens's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Monnens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monnens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Monnens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Monnens. 100% of Monnens 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 165 census records available for the last name Monnens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monnens 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Monnens. 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 110 military records available for the last name Monnens. For the veterans among your Monnens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monnens lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Monnens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Monnens in 1969 was 69, and 72 in 2004.

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