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Montemayor Family History

Montemayor Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of several places called Montemayor from monte ‘mountain’ + mayor ‘main’ ‘larger greater’.

In particular, this name is associated with locations in the provinces of Cordova, Salamanca, and Valladolid.

These places are characterized by their mountainous terrains, which have influenced the naming conventions in the region.

The combination of words highlights the significance of geographic features in Spanish naming traditions.

Overall, Montemayor reflects both the natural landscape and cultural heritage of Spain.

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


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Where is the Montemayor family from?

You can see how Montemayor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Montemayor family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Montemayor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Montemayor family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Montemayor's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Montemayor families in 1891.
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What did your Montemayor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Montemayor. 35% of Montemayor men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Montemayor women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Montemayor were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Montemayor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Montemayor 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Montemayor. 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 790 military records available for the last name Montemayor. For the veterans among your Montemayor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Montemayor lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Montemayor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Montemayor in 1941 was 36, and 68 in 2004.

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