This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Monnes family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Monnes Family History

Monnes 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, Mannes, Montes, Bonnes, Moses, Montesi, Bonnet, Bonner, Fornes

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Monnes family from?

You can see how Monnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Monnes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Monnes families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Monnes's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Monnes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monnes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Monnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Monnes. 100% of Monnes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Monnes | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Monnes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Monnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monnes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Monnes

Passenger Lists

There are 68 immigration records available for the last name Monnes. 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.

View all Monnes immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 69 military records available for the last name Monnes. For the veterans among your Monnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Monnes military records

You've only scratched the surface of Monnes family history

Discover More

What is the average Monnes lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Monnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Monnes in 1971 was 77, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Monnes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monnes 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Monnes family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial