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Monsay Family History

Monsay 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: Monday, Conway, Montag, Mosby, Monty, Monda, Munsey, Monat, Moncayo

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Where is the Monsay family from?

You can see how Monsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monsay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Monsay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 5 Monsay families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Monsay's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Monsay families in 1871.
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What did your Monsay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monsay. 100% of Monsay men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Monsay women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Monsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monsay 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Monsay. 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 28 military records available for the last name Monsay. For the veterans among your Monsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monsay lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Monsay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Monsay in 1986 was 61, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monsay 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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