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Montanus Family History

Montanus 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: Montano, Montague, Montante, Montanez, Montana, Montanye, Montani

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Where is the Montanus family from?

You can see how Montanus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Montanus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Montanus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Montanus families living in New York. This was about 54% of all the recorded Montanus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Montanus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Montanus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Montanus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Minister was the top reported job for people in the USA named Montanus. 100% of Montanus men worked as a Minister. .

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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

  • Minister
    100%
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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Montanus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Montanus 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Montanus. 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 95 military records available for the last name Montanus. For the veterans among your Montanus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Montanus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Montanus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Montanus in 1966 was 57, and 66 in 2004.

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