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Moniger Family History

Moniger 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: Doniger, Monger, Moninger, Monier, Manger, Monge, Menger, Manier

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Where is the Moniger family from?

You can see how Moniger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moniger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moniger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Moniger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 48% of all the recorded Moniger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Moniger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moniger 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 Moniger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moniger. 35% of Moniger men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Moniger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moniger were Laborer and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    35%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Sales Clerk
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 667 census records available for the last name Moniger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moniger 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Moniger. 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 71 military records available for the last name Moniger. For the veterans among your Moniger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moniger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Moniger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Moniger in 1965 was 65, and 83 in 2003.

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