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Monzel Family History

Monzel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Menzel, Montel, Mandel, Mengel, Mantel, Kozel, Mones, Model, Punzel

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Where is the Monzel family from?

You can see how Monzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monzel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Monzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Monzel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Monzel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Monzel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monzel 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 Monzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bricklayer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monzel. 34% of Monzel men worked as a Bricklayer and 34% of Monzel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Monzel were Brick Layer and Hair Dresser.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Packer
    23%
  • Brick Layer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Typist
    34%
  • Hair Dresser
    34%

What Monzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 817 census records available for the last name Monzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monzel 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Monzel. 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 150 military records available for the last name Monzel. For the veterans among your Monzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monzel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Monzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Monzel in 1964 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monzel 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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