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Monigal Family History

Monigal Surname 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: Monical, Monica, Mangal, Monreal, Mongan, Mcgonigal, Monigold

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Where is the Monigal family from?

You can see how Monigal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monigal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Monigal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Monigal families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Monigal's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Monigal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monigal 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 Monigal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Monigal. 100% of Monigal 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Monigal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Monigal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monigal 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Monigal. 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 Monigal. For the veterans among your Monigal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monigal lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Monigal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Monigal in 1965 was 73, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Monigal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monigal ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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