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Origins of the Moncrieff surname

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Where do most Moncrieffs live?

In 1921, most Moncrieffs lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Moncrieffs

How common is your surname?

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

We have 5,890 records for the Moncrieff surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.

Who were Moncrieffs most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Moncrieff first names?

  • John
  • Scott
  • Margaret
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Moncrieffs

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

Common Female occupations for Moncrieffs in 1921
Knitter

84

Dressmaker

36

Fisherman's Wife

19

Farmer's Daur

18

Living On Own Means

17

Common Male occupations for Moncrieffs in 1921
Fisherman

159

Weaver

33

Mason

31

Seaman

20

Tailor

18

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