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Monforton Family History

Monforton 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: Monforte, Mcnorton, Monfort, Morton, Montfort, Norton, Monckton

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Where is the Monforton family from?

You can see how Monforton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monforton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Monforton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 53 Monforton families living in Ontario. This was about 98% of all the recorded Monforton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Monforton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monforton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Monforton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Monforton. 60% of Monforton 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 1921

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Monforton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monforton 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Monforton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 78 military records available for the last name Monforton. For the veterans among your Monforton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monforton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Monforton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Monforton in 1962 was 78, and 69 in 2004.

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