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Monnette Name Meaning

Variant of Monnett a surname of French origin. Compare Monette .

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


Similar surnames: Bonnette, Monette, Monnett, Minette, Monetti, Amonette, Bennette

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Where is the Monnette family from?

You can see how Monnette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monnette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Monnette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 15 Monnette families living in Ohio. This was about 23% of all the recorded Monnette's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Monnette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monnette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Monnette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sciever were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monnette. 40% of Monnette men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Monnette women worked as a Sciever. Some less common occupations for Americans named Monnette were Truck Driver and Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sciever
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Monnette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monnette 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Monnette. 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 202 military records available for the last name Monnette. For the veterans among your Monnette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monnette lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Monnette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Monnette in 1963 was 88, and 68 in 2003.

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