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Moneypenny Family History

Moneypenny Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): probably a nickname either for a rich man or ironically a poor one from Middle English many mony ‘many’ + peny ‘penny’ (see Penny ).

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


Similar surnames: Penny, Money, Tenpenny, Melendy, Moberley, Honeywell, Halfpenny

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Where is the Moneypenny family from?

You can see how Moneypenny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moneypenny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moneypenny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Moneypenny families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Moneypenny's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Moneypenny families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moneypenny 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 Moneypenny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moneypenny. 39% of Moneypenny men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Moneypenny women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moneypenny were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    24%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • House Work
    20%
  • Teacher
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Moneypenny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moneypenny 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 783 immigration records available for the last name Moneypenny. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Moneypenny. For the veterans among your Moneypenny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moneypenny lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Moneypenny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Moneypenny in 1962 was 58, and 73 in 2004.

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