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Mounger Family History

Mounger Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Manger; it is found mainly in TX MA and TN.

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


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Where is the Mounger family from?

You can see how Mounger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mounger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mounger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Mounger families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mounger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mounger families in 1911.
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What did your Mounger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mounger. 25% of Mounger men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Mounger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mounger were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Typist
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mounger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mounger 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Mounger. 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 700 military records available for the last name Mounger. For the veterans among your Mounger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mounger lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mounger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mounger in 1956 was 34, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mounger 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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