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Moncus Family History

Moncus Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of English Monkhouse a topographic name for someone who lived and worked at a monastery a house of monks.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Moncus family from?

You can see how Moncus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moncus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moncus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Moncus families living in Lancashire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Moncus's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Moncus families in 1891.
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What did your Moncus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Moncus. 50% of Moncus men worked as a Bank Clerk and 78% of Moncus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moncus were Motor Driver and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bank Clerk
    50%
  • Motor Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moncus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moncus 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Moncus. 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 529 military records available for the last name Moncus. For the veterans among your Moncus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moncus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Moncus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Moncus in 1964 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

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