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Monley Family History

Monley 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: Manley, Mosley, Morley, Onley, Money, Motley, Munley, Moxley, Donley

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Where is the Monley family from?

You can see how Monley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Monley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Monley families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Monley's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Monley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Monley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monley. 28% of Monley men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Monley women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Monley were Salesman and Cook. .

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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
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Cook
    7%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Monley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monley 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 893 immigration records available for the last name Monley. 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 Monley. For the veterans among your Monley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monley lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Monley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Monley in 1953 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

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