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Munyan Family History

Munyan Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Mainnín (see Mannion Manning).

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


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Where is the Munyan family from?

You can see how Munyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munyan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Munyan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Munyan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 41% of all the recorded Munyan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Munyan families in 1840.
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What did your Munyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Munyan. 18% of Munyan men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Munyan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Munyan were Foreman and O.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Foreman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Maid
    13%
  • O
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Munyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munyan 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Munyan. 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 724 military records available for the last name Munyan. For the veterans among your Munyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munyan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Munyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Munyan in 1959 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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