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Monfried Family History

Monfried 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: Manfred, Moncrief, Unfried, Bonfield, Fried, Manfredo, Monroe

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Where is the Monfried family from?

You can see how Monfried families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monfried family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Monfried families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Monfried's in USA. New York had the highest population of Monfried families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monfried surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Monfried ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attorney was the top reported job for people in the USA named Monfried. 100% of Monfried men worked as an Attorney. .

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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

  • Attorney
    100%
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Monfried. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monfried 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Monfried. 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 16 military records available for the last name Monfried. For the veterans among your Monfried ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monfried lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Monfried life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Monfried in 1964 was 73, and 94 in 2000.

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