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Mounkes Family History

Mounkes 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: Mones, Montes, Mounsey, Younes, Monks, Mounger, Mounce, Younker

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Where is the Mounkes family from?

You can see how Mounkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mounkes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mounkes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Mounkes families living in Norfolk. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mounkes's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Mounkes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mounkes 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 Mounkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mounkes. 40% of Mounkes men worked as a Farming and 63% of Mounkes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mounkes were Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farming
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    63%
  • Teacher
    38%

What Mounkes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 807 census records available for the last name Mounkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mounkes 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mounkes. 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 40 military records available for the last name Mounkes. For the veterans among your Mounkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mounkes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Mounkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mounkes in 1966 was 43, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mounkes 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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