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Mounson Family History

Mounson 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, Musson, Courson, Brunson, Johnson, Manson

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Where is the Mounson family from?

You can see how Mounson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mounson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mounson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mounson family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mounson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mounson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mounson 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 96 census records available for the last name Mounson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mounson 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Mounson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mounson. For the veterans among your Mounson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mounson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mounson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mounson in 1962 was 57, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mounson 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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