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Montona Family History

Montona 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: Montone, Montana, Montoya, Manton, Montano, Morton, Fontana, Montagna

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Where is the Montona family from?

You can see how Montona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Montona family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Montona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Montona families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Montona's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Montona families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Montona surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Montona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Montona. 100% of Montona men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Montona women worked as a Farm Labor. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Montona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Montona 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Montona. 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 26 military records available for the last name Montona. For the veterans among your Montona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Montona lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Montona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Montona in 1981 was 51, and 61 in 2004.

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