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Monner Family History

Monner 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: Bonner, Fonner, Conner, Manner, Donner, Sonner, Menner, Monter

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Where is the Monner family from?

You can see how Monner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Monner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Monner families living in Devon. This was about 26% of all the recorded Monner's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Monner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monner 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 Monner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monner. 40% of Monner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Monner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Monner were Farm Hand and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farm Hand
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Monner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monner 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Monner. 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 152 military records available for the last name Monner. For the veterans among your Monner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Monner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Monner in 1966 was 88, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monner 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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