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Muncaster Family History

Muncaster Surname Meaning

English (northern): habitational name from Muncaster in Cumbria which probably derives from the Old Norse personal name Múli + Old English cæster ‘Roman fort’.

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


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Where is the Muncaster family from?

You can see how Muncaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muncaster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Muncaster families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 150 Muncaster families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Muncaster's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Muncaster families in 1891.
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What did your Muncaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Muncaster. 29% of Muncaster men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Muncaster women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muncaster were General Labourer Public Works 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

  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Work
    15%
  • Retired
    15%
  • General Labourer Public Works
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

What Muncaster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Muncaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muncaster 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 Muncaster. 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 770 military records available for the last name Muncaster. For the veterans among your Muncaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muncaster lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Muncaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Muncaster in 1963 was 78, and 87 in 2004.

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