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Mound Family History

Mound Surname Meaning

English (Worcestershire and Herefordshire): variant of Maund.

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


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Where is the Mound family from?

You can see how Mound families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mound family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mound families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Mound families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mound's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mound families in 1911.
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What did your Mound ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mound. 34% of Mound men worked as a Bricklayer and 95% of Mound women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mound were General Labourer and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Plumber Pipe Fitter
    23%
  • Licensed Victualler
    23%
  • General Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Housewife
    6%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mound. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mound 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 496 immigration records available for the last name Mound. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Mound. For the veterans among your Mound ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mound lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mound life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mound in 1952 was 57, and 80 in 2004.

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