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Monji Family History

Monji 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: Monje, Mondi, Monti, Mori, Monk, Mont, Bondi, Muni, Mones, Mon

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Where is the Monji family from?

You can see how Monji families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monji family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Monji families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Monji's in USA. California had the highest population of Monji families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monji surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Monji ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Monji ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Monji. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monji 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Monji. 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 66 military records available for the last name Monji. For the veterans among your Monji ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monji lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Monji life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Monji in 1973 was 85, and 83 in 2004.

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