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Origins of the Moncrief surname

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Where do most Moncriefs live?

In 1921, most Moncriefs lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Moncriefs

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 655 records for the Moncrief surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.

Who were Moncriefs most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Moncrief first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Moncriefs

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Moncriefs in 1921
Knitter

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6

Domestic Servant

3

Dress M

3

Ind

3

Common Male occupations for Moncriefs in 1921
Farm Hands

14

Fisherman

10

General Farmers

8

Merchant

5

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

5

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