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Munsey Family History

Munsey Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from any of numerous places in France called Monceau, Moncel, Montceau, Mousseaux, Monchel, and similar, all derived from Old French moncel ‘small hill’.

(from Latin monticellum).

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


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Where is the Munsey family from?

You can see how Munsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Munsey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 34 Munsey families living in Lancashire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Munsey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Munsey families in 1891.
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What did your Munsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Munsey. 67% of Munsey men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Munsey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Munsey were Builders Labourer and House Wife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • House Wife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Munsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munsey 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 972 immigration records available for the last name Munsey. 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 Munsey. For the veterans among your Munsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munsey lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Munsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Munsey in 1949 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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