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Moner Family History

Moner 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: Moder, Mower, Mones, Miner, Moser, Money, Moyer, Boner, Monet, Doner

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Where is the Moner family from?

You can see how Moner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Moner families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Moner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Moner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moner. 28% of Moner men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Moner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moner were Clerk and Seamstress. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Seamstress
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Moner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moner 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 630 immigration records available for the last name Moner. 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 381 military records available for the last name Moner. For the veterans among your Moner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moner lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Moner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Moner in 1969 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

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