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Monore Family History

Monore 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: Moore, Honore, More, Monte, Monroe, Honor, Monforte, Monge, Montoro

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Where is the Monore family from?

You can see how Monore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monore family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Monore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Monore family living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Monore's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Monore families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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What did your Monore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monore. 26% of Monore men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Monore women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Monore were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Packer
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

What Monore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Monore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monore 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Monore. 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 79 military records available for the last name Monore. For the veterans among your Monore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monore lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Monore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Monore in 1983 was 49, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monore 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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