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Montross Name Meaning

Perhaps an older form of Montrose .

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


Similar surnames: Ross, Hondros, Montooth, Montuori, Montes, Kontos, Mross, Montjoy

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Where is the Montross family from?

You can see how Montross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Montross family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Montross families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 34 Montross families living in New York. This was about 79% of all the recorded Montross's in USA. New York had the highest population of Montross families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Montross 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 Montross ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Montross. 24% of Montross men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Montross women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Montross were Salesman and New Worker. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • New Worker
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Montross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Montross 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Montross. 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 857 military records available for the last name Montross. For the veterans among your Montross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Montross lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Montross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Montross in 1955 was 47, and 88 in 2004.

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