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Monsell Family History

Monsell Surname Meaning

variant of Mansell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Monsell family from?

You can see how Monsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Monsell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 33 Monsell families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Monsell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Monsell families in 1891.
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What did your Monsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Monsell. 63% of Monsell 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
    63%
  • General Stores Keeper
    13%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    13%
  • Private Means
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Monsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monsell 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Monsell. 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 479 military records available for the last name Monsell. For the veterans among your Monsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monsell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Monsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Monsell in 1962 was 81, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monsell 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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