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Munsen Family History

Munsen Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian and Danish Monsen. Compare Munson.

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


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Where is the Munsen family from?

You can see how Munsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Munsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Munsen families living in Essex. This was about 56% of all the recorded Munsen's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Munsen families in 1891.
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What did your Munsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Munsen. 100% of Munsen 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Munsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munsen 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Munsen. 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 425 military records available for the last name Munsen. For the veterans among your Munsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munsen lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Munsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Munsen in 1946 was 68, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munsen 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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