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Monteath Family History

Monteath Surname Meaning

see Monteith.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Monteath family from?

You can see how Monteath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monteath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Monteath families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 8 Monteath families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Monteath's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Monteath families in 1891.
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What did your Monteath ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Monteath. 79% of Monteath women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    22%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Monteath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monteath 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Monteath. 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 394 military records available for the last name Monteath. For the veterans among your Monteath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monteath lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Monteath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Monteath in 1957 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monteath 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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