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Montanari Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Montanaro .

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


Similar surnames: Montanaro, Montani, Molinari, Maneri, Bonanni, Bottari, Montana

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Where is the Montanari family from?

You can see how Montanari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Montanari family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Montanari families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Montanari families living in Massachusetts. This was about 38% of all the recorded Montanari's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Montanari families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Montanari surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Montanari ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Montanari. 24% of Montanari men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Montanari women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Montanari were Weaver and Secretary. .

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Weaver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Secretary
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Montanari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Montanari 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Montanari. 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 434 military records available for the last name Montanari. For the veterans among your Montanari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Montanari lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Montanari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Montanari in 1958 was 47, and 94 in 2004.

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