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Mung Family History

Mung Surname Meaning

Burmese (Chin): from a part of a Chin male compound personal name of unexplained etymology.

Note: Since Chins do not have hereditary surnames, this name element was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname 蒙 see Meng.

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


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Where is the Mung family from?

You can see how Mung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mung family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mung families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mung family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mung's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mung families in 1891.
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What did your Mung ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mung. 34% of Mung men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mung women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Cleaner
    14%
  • Waiter
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mung 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Mung. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Mung. For the veterans among your Mung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mung lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Mung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mung in 1968 was 74, and 53 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mung 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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