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Monyer Family History

Monyer 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: Moyer, Conyer, Monter, Monger, Gonyer, Monier, Mander, Meyer, Minter

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Where is the Monyer family from?

You can see how Monyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monyer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Monyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Monyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Monyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Monyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Monyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Monyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monyer 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Monyer. 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 113 military records available for the last name Monyer. For the veterans among your Monyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monyer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Monyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Monyer in 1966 was 72, and 65 in 2003.

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