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Munslow Family History

Munslow Surname Meaning

from Munslow (Shrops) which is recorded as Mosselawa in 1167 Munselowe in 1252 and Mounselawe in 133.

The place-name derives from an uncertain initial element + Old English hlāw ‘mound hill’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Munslow family from?

You can see how Munslow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munslow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Munslow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 61 Munslow families living in Shropshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Munslow's in United Kingdom. Shropshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Munslow families in 1891.
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What did your Munslow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Munslow. 23% of Munslow men worked as a Farmer and 81% of Munslow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Munslow were Colliery Hewer (below) Heavy Worker and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farmer Heavy Worker
    14%
  • Builders General Foreman
    10%
  • Colliery Hewer (below) Heavy Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Munslow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munslow 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Munslow. 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 250 military records available for the last name Munslow. For the veterans among your Munslow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munslow lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Munslow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Munslow in 1972 was 96, and 84 in 2004.

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