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Monsivais Family History

Monsivais Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Mexico; Monsiváis): perhaps a topographic name derived from Latin mons silvaticus ‘wooded mountain’ or a habitational name from Monsivalls, a hill in Ribagorza in Huesca province (Spain) named from Latin monte ipsa vallis ‘mount of the valley’.

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


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Where is the Monsivais family from?

You can see how Monsivais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monsivais family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Monsivais families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Monsivais families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Monsivais's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Monsivais families in 1911.
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What did your Monsivais ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monsivais. 50% of Monsivais men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Monsivais women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    50%
  • Cow Hand
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Monsivais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monsivais 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Monsivais. 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 16 military records available for the last name Monsivais. For the veterans among your Monsivais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monsivais lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Monsivais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Monsivais in 1957 was 65, and 61 in 2003.

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