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Montaigne Family History

Montaigne 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: Montagne, Montague, Montagna, Fontaine, Montigny, Montano, Montag

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Where is the Montaigne family from?

You can see how Montaigne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Montaigne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Montaigne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Montaigne families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Montaigne's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Montaigne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Montaigne 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 Montaigne ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Montaigne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Montaigne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Montaigne 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Montaigne. 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 105 military records available for the last name Montaigne. For the veterans among your Montaigne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Montaigne lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Montaigne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Montaigne in 1964 was 54, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Montaigne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Montaigne 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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