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Monopoli Name Meaning

Italian: habitational name from a place called Monopoli in Bari province from Greek monē polis ‘single town’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Napoli, Sinopoli, Poli, Montour, Montella, Konopka, Montiel, Natoli

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Where is the Monopoli family from?

You can see how Monopoli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monopoli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Monopoli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Monopoli families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Monopoli's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Monopoli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monopoli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Monopoli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Monopoli. 100% of Monopoli men worked as a Waiter. .

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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

  • Waiter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Monopoli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monopoli 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Monopoli. 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 300 military records available for the last name Monopoli. For the veterans among your Monopoli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monopoli lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Monopoli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1940. The average life expectancy for Monopoli in 1940 was 112, and 80 in 2004.

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