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Montgrain Family History

Montgrain 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: Mongrain, Montera, Mountain, Mongan, Mcgrain, Coltrain, Monaghan

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Where is the Montgrain family from?

You can see how Montgrain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Montgrain family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Montgrain families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Montgrain families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Montgrain's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Montgrain families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Montgrain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Montgrain ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Navigateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Montgrain. 50% of Montgrain men worked as a Navigateur. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Navigateur
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    50%
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Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Montgrain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Montgrain 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Montgrain. 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 59 military records available for the last name Montgrain. For the veterans among your Montgrain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Montgrain lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Montgrain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Montgrain in 1966 was 75, and 37 in 1999.

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