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Monohon Family History

Monohon 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: Monohan, Monahan, Monzon, Monson, Mongeon, Mohon, Donohoo, Donohoe

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Where is the Monohon family from?

You can see how Monohon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monohon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Monohon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Monohon families living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Monohon's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Monohon families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monohon 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 Monohon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monohon. 50% of Monohon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Monohon women worked as a 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Monohon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Monohon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monohon 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Monohon. 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 207 military records available for the last name Monohon. For the veterans among your Monohon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monohon lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Monohon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Monohon in 1958 was 56, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monohon 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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