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Montoney Family History

Montoney 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, Montney, Montanez, Moroney, Mooney, Moloney, Manton, Montano

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Where is the Montoney family from?

You can see how Montoney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Montoney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Montoney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Montoney family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Montoney's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Montoney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Montoney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Montoney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Montoney. 50% of Montoney men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Montoney women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Montoney were Inspector and Waitress. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Inspector
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Montoney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Montoney 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Montoney. 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 165 military records available for the last name Montoney. For the veterans among your Montoney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Montoney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Montoney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Montoney in 1963 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

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