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Montbriand Family History

Montbriand 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: Pontbriand, Montano, Montesano, Morland, Montellano, Montera

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Where is the Montbriand family from?

You can see how Montbriand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Montbriand family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Montbriand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Montbriand families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Montbriand's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Montbriand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Montbriand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Montbriand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Montbriand. 72% of Montbriand men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 674 census records available for the last name Montbriand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Montbriand 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Montbriand. 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 102 military records available for the last name Montbriand. For the veterans among your Montbriand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Montbriand lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Montbriand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Montbriand in 1964 was 51, and 87 in 2004.

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