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Origins of the Monkman surname

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About the Monkmans

We have a total number of 6030 records for people with the last name Monkman.

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Where do most Monkmans live?

In 1921, most Monkmans lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Monkmans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 5,300 records for the Monkman surname. The oldest one dates back to 1559.

Who were Monkmans most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Robinsons

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Monkmans.

What are the most common Monkman first names?

  • William
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Monkman family members

Common jobs for Monkmans

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Monkmans in 1921
Dressmaker

34

Domestic Servant

20

General Servant Domestic

18

Laundress

12

Tailoress

12

Common Male occupations for Monkmans in 1921
Farmer

27

General Labourer

26

Agricultural Labourer

17

Blacksmith

15

Joiner

15

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