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Montemurro Family History

Montemurro Name Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from a place Montemurro in Potenza province so named from monte ‘mountain’ + murro a variant of Lucanese morro a pre-Roman term relating to rock spikes heights and strongholds.

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


Similar surnames: Montesano, Montefusco, Montelongo, Monterosso, Montecalvo, Monteverde

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Where is the Montemurro family from?

You can see how Montemurro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Montemurro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Montemurro families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Montemurro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Montemurro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Montemurro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Montemurro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Montemurro. 38% of Montemurro men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Montemurro women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Montemurro were Tailor and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Barber
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Tailor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    39%
  • Packer
    16%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Montemurro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Montemurro 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 747 immigration records available for the last name Montemurro. 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 317 military records available for the last name Montemurro. For the veterans among your Montemurro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Montemurro lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Montemurro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Montemurro in 1962 was 39, and 69 in 2004.

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