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Monesmith Family History

Monesmith 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: Monasmith, Nesmith, Monteith, Goldsmith, Shoesmith, Modesitt

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Where is the Monesmith family from?

You can see how Monesmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monesmith family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Monesmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Monesmith family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Monesmith's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Monesmith families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monesmith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Monesmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Monesmith. 45% of Monesmith men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Painter
    23%
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What Monesmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Monesmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monesmith 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Monesmith. 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 99 military records available for the last name Monesmith. For the veterans among your Monesmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monesmith lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Monesmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Monesmith in 1965 was 38, and 81 in 2004.

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