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Mongrain Family History

Mongrain Name Meaning

French Canadian: probably an altered form of French Maugrain from Old French mau grain ‘bad grain’ used as an (unflattering) nickname for a grower or merchant.

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


Similar surnames: Morfin, Morain, Mungin, Mongeon, Mongeau, Monin, Mondragon, Mangin

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Where is the Mongrain family from?

You can see how Mongrain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mongrain family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mongrain families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 372 Mongrain families living in Quebec. This was about 99% of all the recorded Mongrain's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mongrain families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mongrain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mongrain ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mongrain. 33% of Mongrain men worked as a Journalier and 34% of Mongrain women worked as an Institutrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mongrain were Cultivat and Couturire. .

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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

  • Journalier
    33%
  • Cultivateur
    32%
  • Cult
    10%
  • Cultivat
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    34%
  • Servante
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Couturire
    17%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Mongrain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mongrain 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Mongrain. 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 156 military records available for the last name Mongrain. For the veterans among your Mongrain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mongrain lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Mongrain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mongrain in 1948 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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