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Munra Family History

Munra 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: Mura, Munda, Murra, Munro, Mudra, Mun, Mora, Mira, Mula, Murray

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Where is the Munra family from?

You can see how Munra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munra family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Munra families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Munra families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Munra's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Munra families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Munra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Munra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munra 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 Munra. 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 9 military records available for the last name Munra. For the veterans among your Munra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munra lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munra 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Munra

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