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Moncur Family History

Moncur Surname Meaning

Scottish (eastern): habitational name from Moncur in Inchture (Perthshire).

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


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Where is the Moncur family from?

You can see how Moncur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moncur family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Moncur families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 7 Moncur families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Moncur's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Moncur families in 1911.
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What did your Moncur ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Moncur. 43% of Moncur men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Labourer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Moncur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moncur 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Moncur. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 799 military records available for the last name Moncur. For the veterans among your Moncur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moncur lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Moncur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Moncur in 1962 was 79, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moncur 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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