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Munsa Family History

Munsa 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: Musa, Muns, Munda, Mussa, Mun, Mura, Kunst, Mula, Manna, Muni

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Where is the Munsa family from?

You can see how Munsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munsa family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Munsa families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 3 Munsa families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Munsa's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Munsa families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Munsa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Munsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munsa 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Munsa. 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 3 military records available for the last name Munsa. For the veterans among your Munsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munsa lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munsa 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Munsa

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