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Munshaw Family History

Munshaw 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: Henshaw, Renshaw, Upshaw, Munshi, Bushaw, Hanshaw, Mashaw, Cutshaw

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Where is the Munshaw family from?

You can see how Munshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munshaw family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Munshaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Munshaw families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Munshaw's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Munshaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Munshaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Munshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Munshaw. 100% of Munshaw men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Munshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munshaw 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Munshaw. 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 199 military records available for the last name Munshaw. For the veterans among your Munshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munshaw lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Munshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Munshaw in 1965 was 90, and 88 in 2004.

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