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Monroy Family History

Monroy Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Monroy (‘red mountain’) a place in Cáceres province.

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


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You can see how Monroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monroy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Monroy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Monroy family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Monroy's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Monroy families in 1911.
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What did your Monroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Tudiante was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Monroy. 100% of Monroy men worked as a Tudiante.

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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

  • Tudiante
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Monroy. 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 541 military records available for the last name Monroy. For the veterans among your Monroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monroy lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Monroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Monroy in 1956 was 60, and 74 in 2004.

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