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Monteforte Family History

Monteforte Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from Monteforte Cilento in Salerno province or Montefore Irpino in Avellino.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Monteforte family from?

You can see how Monteforte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monteforte family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Monteforte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Monteforte families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Monteforte's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Monteforte families in 1891.
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What did your Monteforte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monteforte. 60% of Monteforte men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Monteforte women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Monteforte were New Worker and Finisher.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Cupper
    34%
  • Finisher
    34%

What Monteforte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 757 census records available for the last name Monteforte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monteforte 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 781 immigration records available for the last name Monteforte. 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 346 military records available for the last name Monteforte. For the veterans among your Monteforte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monteforte lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Monteforte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Monteforte in 1962 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

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