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Moncelle Family History

Moncelle Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Monville, Mongelli, Marcelle, Montella, Monell, Monacelli, Mondello

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Where is the Moncelle family from?

You can see how Moncelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moncelle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Moncelle families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Moncelle's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Moncelle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moncelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Moncelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moncelle. 60% of Moncelle men worked as a Farm Operator.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Moncelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Moncelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moncelle census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Moncelle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Moncelle. For the veterans among your Moncelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moncelle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Moncelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Moncelle in 1965 was 49, and 59 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moncelle ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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