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Monteil Family History

Monteil 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: Montel, Montesi, Mantel, Montero, Monte, Monteith, Mcneil, Montella

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Where is the Monteil family from?

You can see how Monteil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monteil family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Monteil families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Monteil's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Monteil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monteil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Monteil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Monteil. 50% of Monteil men worked as a Truck Farmer. .

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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

  • Truck Farmer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Monteil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monteil 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Monteil. 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 37 military records available for the last name Monteil. For the veterans among your Monteil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monteil lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Monteil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Monteil in 1969 was 28, and 75 in 2003.

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