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Maunders Family History

Maunders Surname Meaning

see Manders.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Maunders family from?

You can see how Maunders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maunders family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Maunders families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Maunders families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Maunders's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Maunders families in 1891.
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What did your Maunders ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maunders. 24% of Maunders men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Maunders women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maunders were Retired and Independent.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Fruit Salesman
    12%
  • Farmer (mixed)
    8%
  • Retired
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Cotton Weaver
    2%
  • Independent
    2%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Maunders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maunders 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 556 immigration records available for the last name Maunders. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 448 military records available for the last name Maunders. For the veterans among your Maunders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maunders lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Maunders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Maunders in 1968 was 72, and 80 in 2001.

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