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Monasmith Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Mahnenschmidt an unexplained compound of Schmidt ‘smith’.

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


Similar surnames: Goldsmith, Clinesmith, Brocksmith, Monat, Massoth, Monheit, Naismith

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Where is the Monasmith family from?

You can see how Monasmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monasmith family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Monasmith families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Monasmith families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Monasmith's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Monasmith families in 1840.
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What did your Monasmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Monasmith. 42% of Monasmith men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    42%
  • Foreman
    17%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 42 immigration records available for the last name Monasmith. 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 202 military records available for the last name Monasmith. For the veterans among your Monasmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monasmith lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Monasmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Monasmith in 1963 was 75, and 91 in 2004.

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