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Munsell Family History

Munsell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Mansell. The surname in this form is not found in Britain. Perhaps also an Americanized form of German Munzel.

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


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Where is the Munsell family from?

You can see how Munsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Munsell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Munsell families living in Sussex. This was about 21% of all the recorded Munsell's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Munsell families in 1891.
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What did your Munsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Munsell. 100% of Munsell 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 11,000 census records available for the last name Munsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munsell 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 867 immigration records available for the last name Munsell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Munsell. For the veterans among your Munsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munsell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Munsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Munsell in 1961 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munsell 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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