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Monteiro Family History

Monteiro Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Galician: occupational name for a hunter monteiro.

This surname is also found in western India where it was taken by Portuguese colonists.

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


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Where is the Monteiro family from?

You can see how Monteiro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monteiro family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Monteiro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Monteiro families living in Middlesex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Monteiro's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Monteiro families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monteiro 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 Monteiro ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Monteiro. 100% of Monteiro 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
    100%

What Monteiro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Monteiro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monteiro 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Monteiro. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Monteiro. For the veterans among your Monteiro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monteiro lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Monteiro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1961. The average life expectancy for Monteiro in 1948 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Monteiro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monteiro 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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