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Monnig Name Meaning

German (Mönnig): from Middle Low German monik ‘monk’, hence a nickname for someone of monkish habits or appearance, or an occupational name for a servant employed at a monastery. See also Monk 2.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Koenig, Montag, Honig, Hoenig, Ronning, Mount, Nennig, Minnig, Monnin

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Monnig Family Origin

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You can see how Monnig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monnig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Monnig families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Monnig families living in Missouri. This was about 61% of all the recorded Monnig's in the USA. Missouri had the highest population of Monnig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monnig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Monnig Family Occupations

What did your Monnig ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Monnig occupation in the USA was Clerk In Store. 17% of Monnig's were Clerk In Stores. A less common occupation for the Monnig family was Grocerie. Clerk In Store, Farmer and Foreman At Foundry were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Monnig.

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  • Clerk In Store

    17%

  • Farmer

    17%

  • Foreman At Foundry

    17%

  • Grocerie

    17%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Monnig ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Monnig Historical Records

What Monnig family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Monnig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monnig census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Monnig. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Monnig. For the veterans among your Monnig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Monnig Life Expectancy

What is the average Monnig lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Monnig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Monnig in 1957 was 26, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Monnig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monnig ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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