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Montesino Family History

Montesino Surname Meaning

Spanish: topographic name for someone who lived on a mountain from a derivative of monte ‘mountain’ (from Latin mons gentive montis).

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


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Where is the Montesino family from?

You can see how Montesino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Montesino family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Montesino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Montesino families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Montesino's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Montesino families in 1880.
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What did your Montesino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Montesino. 100% of Montesino men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Montesino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Montesino 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 Montesino. 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 47 military records available for the last name Montesino. For the veterans among your Montesino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Montesino lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Montesino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Montesino in 1960 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Montesino 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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