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Mounsey Family History

Mounsey Surname Meaning

English (northern; of Norman origin): habitational name from any of numerous places in France called Monceau, Moncel, Montceau, Mousseaux, Monchel, and similar, all derived from Old French moncel ‘small hill’ (from Latin monticellum).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mounsey family from?

You can see how Mounsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mounsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mounsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 284 Mounsey families living in Cumberland. This was about 28% of all the recorded Mounsey's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Mounsey families in 1891.
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What did your Mounsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mounsey. 14% of Mounsey men worked as a Farmer and 69% of Mounsey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mounsey were Bus Conductor and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    14%
  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Police Constable
    9%
  • Bus Conductor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Mounsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mounsey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mounsey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mounsey. For the veterans among your Mounsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mounsey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mounsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mounsey in 1962 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mounsey 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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