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Monksfield Family History

Monksfield Surname Meaning

Apparently from a lost or unidentified place-name meaning ‘field of the monk(s)’ from Middle English monk ‘monk’ + feld ‘field open country’. There is a place called Monksfield in Newland (Worcs) though no early forms have been found and so its origin is uncertain.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Monksfield family from?

You can see how Monksfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monksfield family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Monksfield families living in London. This was about 93% of all the recorded Monksfield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Monksfield families in 1891.
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What did your Monksfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Monksfield. 30% of Monksfield men worked as a Dock Labourer and 75% of Monksfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Monksfield were Builders Labourer and Office Cleaner.

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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

  • Dock Labourer
    30%
  • French Polisher
    30%
  • Lorry Driver
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Office Cleaner
    6%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 76 immigration records available for the last name Monksfield. 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 96 military records available for the last name Monksfield. For the veterans among your Monksfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monksfield lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1979, in the United States, Monksfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Monksfield in 1976 was 79, and 82 in 1979.

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