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Munrs Family History

Munrs 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: Muns, Munro, Munos, Munns, Mun, Mura, Mars, Minas, Manis, Muni

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Where is the Munrs family from?

You can see how Munrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munrs family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Munrs families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 2 Munrs families living in Angus. This was about 67% of all the recorded Munrs's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Munrs families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Munrs 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 Munrs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Munrs. 100% of Munrs women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Munrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munrs 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 583 immigration records available for the last name Munrs. 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 19 military records available for the last name Munrs. For the veterans among your Munrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munrs lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munrs 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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