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Moncrif Family History

Moncrif 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: Moncrief, Moncrieff, Muncrief, Mori, Morris, Monroe, Morin, Minchin

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Where is the Moncrif family from?

You can see how Moncrif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moncrif family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Moncrif families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Moncrif families living in Tennessee. This was about 63% of all the recorded Moncrif's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Moncrif families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moncrif 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 Moncrif ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moncrif. 50% of Moncrif men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Moncrif women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Moncrif family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Moncrif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moncrif 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Moncrif. 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 20 military records available for the last name Moncrif. For the veterans among your Moncrif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moncrif lifespan?

Average Moncrif life expectancy in 1991 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moncrif 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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