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Moncrieft Family History

Moncrieft 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, Monroe, Monet, Howcroft, Bancroft

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Where is the Moncrieft family from?

You can see how Moncrieft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moncrieft family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Moncrieft families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Moncrieft family living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Moncrieft's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Moncrieft families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moncrieft 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 Moncrieft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moncrieft. 100% of Moncrieft men 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
    100%

What Moncrieft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Moncrieft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moncrieft 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Moncrieft. 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 3 military records available for the last name Moncrieft. For the veterans among your Moncrieft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moncrieft lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Moncrieft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Moncrieft in 1968 was 60, and 13 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moncrieft 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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