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Munsley Family History

Munsley 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: Munsey, Hunsley, Munley, Manley, Murley, Mosley, Wansley, Huntley

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Where is the Munsley family from?

You can see how Munsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munsley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Munsley family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Munsley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Munsley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Munsley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Munsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munsley 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Munsley. 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 6 military records available for the last name Munsley. For the veterans among your Munsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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