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Monshausen Family History

Monshausen 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: Nordhausen, Holzhausen, Monahan, Hochhauser, Kornhauser, Fankhauser

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Where is the Monshausen family from?

You can see how Monshausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monshausen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Monshausen family living in Oklahoma. This was about 50% of all the recorded Monshausen's in USA. Oklahoma and 1 other state had the highest population of Monshausen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Monshausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monshausen 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Monshausen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Monshausen. For the veterans among your Monshausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monshausen lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1987, in the United States, Monshausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Monshausen in 1979 was 85, and 85 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monshausen 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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