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Monument Family History

Monument Surname Meaning

perhaps a local Norfolk and Lincs variant of Moment with an intrusive medial syllable through the influence of folk etymology.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Monument family from?

You can see how Monument families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monument family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Monument families living in Norfolk. This was about 57% of all the recorded Monument's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Monument families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monument 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 Monument ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Monument. 100% of Monument men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Monument 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Household Duties
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Monument. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monument 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Monument. 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 180 military records available for the last name Monument. For the veterans among your Monument ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monument lifespan?

Average Monument life expectancy in 1990 was 47 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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