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Munshi Family History

Munshi Surname Meaning

Muslim: (frequent in the Subcontinent) from a personal name based on Arabic munshī ‘organizer creator writer’.

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


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You can see how Munshi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munshi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Munshi families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Munshi families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Munshi's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Munshi families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Munshi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munshi 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Munshi. 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 673 military records available for the last name Munshi. For the veterans among your Munshi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munshi lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Munshi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Munshi in 1981 was 33, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munshi 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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