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Maunu Family History

Maunu Surname Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from the personal name Maunu the Finnish form of Magnus.

Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century chiefly in northern Finland.

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


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Where is the Maunu family from?

You can see how Maunu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maunu family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Maunu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Maunu families living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Maunu's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Maunu families in 1920.
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What did your Maunu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maunu. 72% of Maunu men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Proprietor
    29%

What Maunu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Maunu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maunu 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Maunu. 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 160 military records available for the last name Maunu. For the veterans among your Maunu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maunu lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Maunu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Maunu in 1958 was 63, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maunu 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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