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Monschein Family History

Monschein 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: Mondschein, Schein, Hoeschen, Minchin, Boschen, Linscheid, Boeschen

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Where is the Monschein family from?

You can see how Monschein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monschein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Monschein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Monschein families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Monschein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Monschein families in 1891.
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What did your Monschein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monschein. 34% of Monschein men worked as an Electrician and 100% of Monschein women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Electrician
    34%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Manager
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Monschein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monschein 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Monschein. 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 285 military records available for the last name Monschein. For the veterans among your Monschein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monschein lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Monschein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Monschein in 1955 was 26, and 62 in 2004.

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