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Monheit Family History

Monheit Surname Meaning

German: variation developed from Mohnhaupt from Middle High German mā(he)n ‘poppy (seed)’ + houbet ‘head’ an occupational name for a poppy seed grower or dealer.

Poppy was grown mainly in the southern part of central Europe as an important food stuff used in baked goods and for cooking oil.

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


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You can see how Monheit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monheit family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Monheit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Monheit families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Monheit's in USA. New York had the highest population of Monheit families in 1920.
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What did your Monheit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Monheit. 100% of Monheit men worked as an Operator.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Monheit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monheit 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Monheit. 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 Monheit. For the veterans among your Monheit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monheit lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Monheit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Monheit in 1966 was 68, and 78 in 2003.

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