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Munros Family History

Munros 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: Munro, Munroe, Munos, Mavros, Monroe, Muns, Muro, Mundis, Mulroy

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Where is the Munros family from?

You can see how Munros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munros family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Munros families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Munros family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Munros's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Munros families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Munros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munros 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Munros. 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 7 military records available for the last name Munros. For the veterans among your Munros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munros lifespan?

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