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Montell Family History

Montell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German or French Montel. Swedish: ornamental name probably from Latin mons genitive montis ‘mountain hill’ as a translation of the Swedish word or placename element berg (see Berg) + the suffix -ell a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius.

Catalan: cognate of French Montel.

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


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You can see how Montell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Montell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Montell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Montell families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Montell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Montell families in 1911.
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What did your Montell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Montell. 13% of Montell men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    13%
  • Florish
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Coal Miner
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Montell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Montell 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 543 immigration records available for the last name Montell. 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 449 military records available for the last name Montell. For the veterans among your Montell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Montell lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Montell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Montell in 1956 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

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