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Munsford Family History

Munsford 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: Lunsford, Dunsford, Munford, Dunford, Montford, Hansford, Mugford

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Where is the Munsford family from?

You can see how Munsford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munsford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Munsford families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Munsford families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Munsford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Munsford families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Munsford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munsford 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Munsford. 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 55 military records available for the last name Munsford. For the veterans among your Munsford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munsford lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Munsford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Munsford in 1968 was 54, and 44 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munsford 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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