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Muns Family History

Muns Surname Meaning

English (Huntingdonshire): variant of Munns. This form of the surname is rare in Britain.

Dutch: patronymic from a short form of the personal name Simon.

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


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Where is the Muns family from?

You can see how Muns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Muns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Muns families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 37% of all the recorded Muns's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Muns families in 1911.
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What did your Muns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muns. 30% of Muns men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Muns women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muns were Truck Driver and Cashier.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Cashier
    8%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Muns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muns 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 878 immigration records available for the last name Muns. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Muns. For the veterans among your Muns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muns lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Muns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Muns in 1954 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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