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Muncey Name Meaning

English (Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire): variant of Munsey .

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


Similar surnames: Muncy, Munday, Dancey, Muzzey, Mencer, Quincey, Mince, Bucey, Bunce

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Where is the Muncey family from?

You can see how Muncey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muncey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Muncey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Muncey families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Muncey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Muncey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muncey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muncey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Muncey. 50% of Muncey men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Machinist
    20%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Muncey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muncey 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 893 immigration records available for the last name Muncey. 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 Muncey. For the veterans among your Muncey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muncey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Muncey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Muncey in 1958 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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