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Monto Family History

Monto Surname Meaning

Catalan (Montó): topographic name from a diminutive of mont ‘mountain’.

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


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Where is the Monto family from?

You can see how Monto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monto family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Monto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Monto families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Monto's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Monto families in 1911.
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What did your Monto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monto. 49% of Monto men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Monto women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Monto were Presser and Hand 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
    49%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Presser
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Hand Worker
    15%

What Monto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Monto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monto 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 631 immigration records available for the last name Monto. 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 435 military records available for the last name Monto. For the veterans among your Monto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monto lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Monto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Monto in 1954 was 24, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monto ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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