Origins of the Monroe surname

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    In 1921, most Monroes lived in london

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    6,200 Monroe Travel & migration records
    1,100 Monroes found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Monroe

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    What are the most common Monroe first names?

    James

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Monroes

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

    Commmon female occupations for Monroes in 1921

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    9

    Cotton Weaver

    4

    Domestic Servant

    4

    Dressmaker

    4

    Linen Weaver

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Monroes in 1921

    Farm Hands

    115

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    112

    General Farmers

    51

    Tinsmiths

    43

    Carpenters

    33

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