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Monseth Family History

Monseth 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: Monteith, Roseth, Borseth, Mauseth, Monet, Finseth, Forseth, Montet

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Where is the Monseth family from?

You can see how Monseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Monseth families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Monseth's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Monseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monseth 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 Monseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Monseth. 100% of Monseth women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Monseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monseth 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Monseth. 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 14 military records available for the last name Monseth. For the veterans among your Monseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monseth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Monseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Monseth in 1962 was 73, and 96 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monseth 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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