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Mounsdon Family History

Mounsdon 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: Monson, Munson, Moulton, London, Musson, Johnston, Houston, Condon

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Where is the Mounsdon family from?

You can see how Mounsdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mounsdon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mounsdon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Mounsdon families living in Devon. This was about 42% of all the recorded Mounsdon's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Mounsdon families in 1891.
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What did your Mounsdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mounsdon. 100% of Mounsdon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Mounsdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mounsdon 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mounsdon. 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 26 military records available for the last name Mounsdon. For the veterans among your Mounsdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mounsdon lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Mounsdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mounsdon in 1972 was 74, and 99 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mounsdon ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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