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Monay Family History

Monay Name 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: Monday, Monty, Monat, Money, Mona, Mcnay, Mondy, May, Jonas, Donat

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Where is the Monay family from?

You can see how Monay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Monay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Monay family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Monay's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Monay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Monay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Monay. 60% of Monay women worked as a 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Saleswoman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Monay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monay 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Monay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 64 military records available for the last name Monay. For the veterans among your Monay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Monay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Monay in 1968 was 68, and 88 in 2004.

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