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Munsel Family History

Munsel 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: Munsey, Munsen, Munsell, Mansel, Musel, Mansell, Mandel, Kunkel

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Where is the Munsel family from?

You can see how Munsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munsel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Munsel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Munsel families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Munsel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Munsel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Munsel 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 Munsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Munsel. 34% of Munsel men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Foreman
    14%
  • Fireman
    14%

What Munsel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Munsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munsel 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Munsel. 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 285 military records available for the last name Munsel. For the veterans among your Munsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munsel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Munsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Munsel in 1961 was 36, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Munsel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munsel 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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