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Monshower Family History

Monshower 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: Munshower, Boomhower, Mossholder, Longhofer, Monsour, Mosher

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Where is the Monshower family from?

You can see how Monshower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monshower family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Monshower families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Monshower family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Monshower's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Monshower families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monshower surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Monshower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monshower 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Monshower. 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 69 military records available for the last name Monshower. For the veterans among your Monshower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monshower lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Monshower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Monshower in 1967 was 71, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monshower 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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