Monk family name history and map
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Monk in 1911 Ireland
The 1911 Census recorded just 40 people named Monk in Ireland: 25 men and 15 women.
Counties with Monk in Ireland
Most Monks were found in Down (9), with smaller numbers in Dublin (8), Kildare (8), Louth (8) and Limerick (3).
Monk average age in 1911
The average Monk in 1911 was 27.2 years old, though with only 40 people recorded, averages like this should be taken loosely.
Monk literacy in 1911
Of the Monks whose literacy was recorded, 77.5% could both read and write, 2.5% could read but not write, and 20% could do neither.
Monk common first names
Among the Monks were men named Alexander (2), Allan (2), George (2), J (2) and Joseph (2) and women named Marian Elizabeth (2), Anna, Annette, Bridget and Caroline Francis.
Monk occupations in 1911
The most common entry on a Monk's census form was "Scholar"; 30% (12) were children at school. Among the rest, the most common occupations were general labourer (10%), retired / pensioner (5%), shopkeeper / shop assistant / dealer (5%) and baker / confectioner (2.5%).
What religion is Monk?
The largest religious group among Monks was Roman Catholic, at 47.5%. The remainder were mostly Anglican (30%) and Presbyterian (22.5%).
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Monk statistics (1911)
Number: 40
Rank: 6,502
Average Age: 27
Monkin the USA (2020)
Number: 11,209
Rank: 3,134
Note: If there were less than 100 in the USA census it will show as zero.
