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Mongeau Name Meaning

French: derivative of Monge It is very rare in France. Compare Mosher .

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


Similar surnames: Monge, Morneau, Mineau, Monet, Mongeon, Minge, Simoneau, Montesi

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Where is the Mongeau family from?

You can see how Mongeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mongeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mongeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 288 Mongeau families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Mongeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mongeau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mongeau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mongeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Revenue were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mongeau. 19% of Mongeau men worked as a Cultivateur and 34% of Mongeau women worked as a Revenue. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mongeau were Commis and Cultivateur. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    19%
  • Journalier
    15%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Commis
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Revenue
    34%
  • Coutelier
    14%
  • Journalier
    14%
  • Cultivateur
    14%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Mongeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mongeau 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 Mongeau. 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 803 military records available for the last name Mongeau. For the veterans among your Mongeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mongeau lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mongeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mongeau in 1954 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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