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Monnin Family History

Monnin Surname Meaning

French: from a shortened pet form of Simon or another personal name ending in -mon such as Aymon (see Aymond).

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


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Where is the Monnin family from?

You can see how Monnin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monnin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Monnin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Monnin families living in Northumberland. This was about 44% of all the recorded Monnin's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Monnin families in 1891.
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What did your Monnin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monnin. 44% of Monnin men worked as a Farmer and 65% of Monnin women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Monnin were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    65%
  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 428 immigration records available for the last name Monnin. 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 383 military records available for the last name Monnin. For the veterans among your Monnin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monnin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Monnin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Monnin in 1960 was 67, and 64 in 2004.

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