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Origins of the Monument surname

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We have a total number of 1537 records for people with the last name Monument.

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Where do most Monuments live?

In 1921, most Monuments lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Monuments

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,460 records for the Monument surname. The oldest one dates back to 1518.

Who were Monuments most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Monuments.

What are the most common Monument first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Monuments

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

Common Female occupations for Monuments in 1921
Dressmaker

11

Drapers Assistant

7

Domestic Servant

5

House Keeper

4

Ag Labourer Wife

3

Common Male occupations for Monuments in 1921
Carpenter

35

Agricultural Labourer

14

Tailor

8

Ag Labourer

7

Bricklayer

7

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