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Monthei Family History

Monthei 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: Manthei, Montesi, Monte, Montes, Montez, Montet, Manthe, Monter

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Where is the Monthei family from?

You can see how Monthei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monthei family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Monthei families living in Iowa. This was about 20% of all the recorded Monthei's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Monthei families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monthei surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Monthei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Monthei. 60% of Monthei men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    60%
  • Operator
    40%
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Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Monthei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monthei 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Monthei. 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 38 military records available for the last name Monthei. For the veterans among your Monthei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monthei lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Monthei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Monthei in 1962 was 76, and 64 in 2003.

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