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Monrs Family History

Monrs 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: Mones, Moors, Moers, Monts, Mons, Monds, Monks, Monro, Mori, Jonas

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Where is the Monrs family from?

You can see how Monrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monrs family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Monrs families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 3 Monrs families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Monrs's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Monrs families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monrs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Monrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monrs 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Monrs. 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 2 military records available for the last name Monrs. For the veterans among your Monrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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