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Monteleone Family History

Monteleone Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from any of numerous places called Monteleone, notably Monteleone di Puglia in Foggia province, Monteleone Sabino in Rieti, or Monteleone di Calabria (formerly in Catanzaro), which was renamed in 1928 as Vibo Valentia.

The placename is composed of the elements monte ‘mountain’ + the personal name Leone.

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


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Where is the Monteleone family from?

You can see how Monteleone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monteleone family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Monteleone families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 46 Monteleone families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Monteleone's in USA. New York had the highest population of Monteleone families in 1920.
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What did your Monteleone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monteleone. 27% of Monteleone men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Monteleone women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Monteleone were Driver and Machine Operator.

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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
    27%
  • Proprietor
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Machine Operator
    9%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Monteleone. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Monteleone. For the veterans among your Monteleone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monteleone lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Monteleone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Monteleone in 1941 was 37, and 75 in 2004.

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