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Monsdale Family History

Monsdale 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: Lonsdale, Mondale, Dinsdale, Hinsdale, Monsalve, Lansdale, Constable

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Where is the Monsdale family from?

You can see how Monsdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monsdale family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Monsdale families living in Flintshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Monsdale's in United Kingdom. Flintshire had the highest population of Monsdale families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Monsdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monsdale 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Monsdale. 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 2 military records available for the last name Monsdale. For the veterans among your Monsdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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