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Monnett Family History

Monnett Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Monnet or of its variant Monet reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

Compare Monett and Monnette.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Monnett family from?

You can see how Monnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Monnett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Monnett families living in Leicestershire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Monnett's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Monnett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monnett 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 Monnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monnett. 25% of Monnett men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Monnett women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Monnett were Teacher 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
    25%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Teacher
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Waitress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Monnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monnett 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Monnett. 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 690 military records available for the last name Monnett. For the veterans among your Monnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monnett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Monnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Monnett in 1962 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monnett 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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