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Montney Name Meaning

Variant of Montanye a surname of French origin.

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


Similar surnames: Montjoy, Montet, Monty, Montroy, Monte, Monge, Fortney, Money, Corney

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Where is the Montney family from?

You can see how Montney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Montney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Montney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Montney families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Montney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Montney families in 1891.
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What did your Montney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Montney. 60% of Montney men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Montney women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Montney were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Workingman
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    38%
  • Clerk
    38%
  • Stenographer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Montney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Montney 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Montney. 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 463 military records available for the last name Montney. For the veterans among your Montney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Montney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Montney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Montney in 1963 was 85, and 65 in 2004.

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