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Montjoy Family History

Montjoy Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Mountjoy.

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


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Where is the Montjoy family from?

You can see how Montjoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Montjoy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Montjoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Montjoy family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Montjoy's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Montjoy families in 1911.
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What did your Montjoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Montjoy. 29% of Montjoy men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Montjoy women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Montjoy were Loom Fixer 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
    29%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Electrician
    10%
  • Loom Fixer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Montjoy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Montjoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Montjoy 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Montjoy. 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 474 military records available for the last name Montjoy. For the veterans among your Montjoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Montjoy lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Montjoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Montjoy in 1960 was 46, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Montjoy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Montjoy 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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