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Maunser Family History

Maunser Surname 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: Manser, Mauser, Mausser, Maunder, Mander, Maser, Maurer, Manger

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Where is the Maunser family from?

You can see how Maunser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maunser family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Maunser families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Maunser families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Maunser's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Maunser families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Maunser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maunser 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Maunser. 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 1 military records available for the last name Maunser. For the veterans among your Maunser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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