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Monter Family History

Monter Surname Meaning

Catalan: from a variant of munter an occupational name denoting a person in charge of the dogs at a hunt (see Montero).

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


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You can see how Monter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Monter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Monter families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Monter's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Monter families in 1891.
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What did your Monter ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Monter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monter 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 728 immigration records available for the last name Monter. 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 451 military records available for the last name Monter. For the veterans among your Monter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monter lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Monter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Monter in 1949 was 30, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monter 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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