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Muk Family History

Muk Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mun, Kuk, Mak, Mok, Munk, Mu, Muck, Suk, Luk, Murk

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Where is the Muk family from?

You can see how Muk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muk family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Muk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Muk families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Muk's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Muk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muk. 56% of Muk men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Muk women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Muk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Muk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muk 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Muk. 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 751 military records available for the last name Muk. For the veterans among your Muk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muk lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1991, in the United States, Muk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Muk in 1987 was 75, and 55 in 1991.

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