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Munw Family History

Munw 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: Mun, Muni, Munk, Muns, Munz, Mund, Munt, Munn, Muno, Mule

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Where is the Munw family from?

You can see how Munw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munw family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Munw family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Munw's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Munw families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Munw 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 22 census records available for the last name Munw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munw 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Munw. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Munw. For the veterans among your Munw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munw 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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