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Moncus Family History

Moncus Name 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


Similar surnames: Moncur, Monts, Mones, Monks, Rogus, Montes, Moores, Monaco, Bones

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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 1840 there was 1 Moncus family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Moncus's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Moncus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moncus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moncus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moncus. 49% of Moncus men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Moncus women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moncus were Farming and Seamstress. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    17%
  • Spinner
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
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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 USA, 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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