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Munchan Family History

Munchan 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: Duncan, Monahan, Minchin, Buchan, Mancha, Mucha, Suchan, Munch

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Where is the Munchan family from?

You can see how Munchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munchan family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Munchan family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Munchan's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Munchan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Munchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munchan 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Munchan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Munchan. For the veterans among your Munchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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