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Munroe Family History

Munroe Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: variant of Munro.

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


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Where is the Munroe family from?

You can see how Munroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munroe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Munroe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 141 Munroe families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Munroe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Munroe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Munroe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Munroe 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 Munroe. 20% of Munroe men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Munroe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Munroe were Incapacitated and Unpaid Household 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
    20%
  • Bricklayer
    15%
  • A R P General Labourer heavy
    15%
  • Incapacitated
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%

What Munroe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80,000 census records available for the last name Munroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munroe 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 15,000 immigration records available for the last name Munroe. 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 17,000 military records available for the last name Munroe. For the veterans among your Munroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munroe lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Munroe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Munroe in 1945 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munroe 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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