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Monteeth Family History

Monteeth 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: Monteith, Montieth, Montet, Montee, Montooth, Montesi, Poteet

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Where is the Monteeth family from?

You can see how Monteeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monteeth family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Monteeth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Monteeth families living in Tennessee. This was about 43% of all the recorded Monteeth's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Monteeth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monteeth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Monteeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Monteeth. 100% of Monteeth women worked as a Maid. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Monteeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monteeth 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Monteeth. 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 58 military records available for the last name Monteeth. For the veterans among your Monteeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monteeth lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Monteeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Monteeth in 1970 was 83, and 40 in 2003.

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