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Monnig Family History

Monnig Surname Meaning

German (Mönnig): from Middle Low German monik ‘monk’ hence a nickname for someone of monkish habits or appearance.

It may also refer to an occupational name for a servant employed at a monastery.

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


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Where is the Monnig family from?

You can see how Monnig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monnig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Monnig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Monnig families living in Missouri. This was about 61% of all the recorded Monnig's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Monnig families in 1880.
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What did your Monnig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monnig. 53% of Monnig men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Monnig women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Monnig were Machinist and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Blacksmith
    8%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 219 immigration records available for the last name Monnig. 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 354 military records available for the last name Monnig. For the veterans among your Monnig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monnig lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Monnig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Monnig in 1957 was 26, and 79 in 2004.

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