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Munse Family History

Munse Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Muns, Munsey, Munsen, Mense, Muse, Munce, Muise, Mule, Mun, Masse

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Where is the Munse family from?

You can see how Munse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munse family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Munse families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Munse families living in Kentucky. This was about 73% of all the recorded Munse's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Munse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Munse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Munse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Munse. 50% of Munse women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Laundress
    50%
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What Munse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Munse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munse 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Munse. 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 114 military records available for the last name Munse. For the veterans among your Munse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munse lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Munse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Munse in 1967 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

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