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Monninger Family History

Monninger Surname Meaning

German (also Mönninger): possibly a habitational name for someone from Möning (see Moening). Compare Moninger.

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


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Where is the Monninger family from?

You can see how Monninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monninger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Monninger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Monninger families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Monninger's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Monninger families in 1891.
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What did your Monninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monninger. 30% of Monninger men worked as a Carpenter and 40% of Monninger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Monninger were Laborer and Clerk.

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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

  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Monninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monninger 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Monninger. 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 301 military records available for the last name Monninger. For the veterans among your Monninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monninger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Monninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Monninger in 1961 was 64, and 86 in 2004.

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