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Munos Family History

Munos Surname Meaning

Spanish (Muños): variant of Muñoz (see Munoz). This surname is most common in Colombia.

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


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Where is the Munos family from?

You can see how Munos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munos family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Munos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Munos families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Munos's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Munos families in 1911.
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What did your Munos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Munos. 50% of Munos men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Munos women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Munos were Sheep Shearer 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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Sheep Shearer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    22%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Munos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munos 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Munos. 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 673 military records available for the last name Munos. For the veterans among your Munos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munos lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Munos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Munos in 1958 was 40, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munos 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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