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Munce Family History

Munce Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Muntz or Mantz.

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


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Where is the Munce family from?

You can see how Munce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munce family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Munce families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 26 Munce families living in Ontario. This was about 84% of all the recorded Munce's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Munce families in 1911.
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What did your Munce ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Munce. 56% of Munce men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Butcher
    23%
  • Labourer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Munce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munce 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 930 immigration records available for the last name Munce. 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 649 military records available for the last name Munce. For the veterans among your Munce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munce lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Munce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Munce in 1962 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munce 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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