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Mungeam Family History

Mungeam Surname Meaning

From Great and Little Mongeham (Kent) recorded as Mundelingeham in a 13th-century copy of a document from 76. The place-name probably means ‘homestead of the people of a person called Mundel’.

This interpretation is derived from an Old English personal name *Mundel, which indicates the individual who the homestead is associated with.

Additionally, it includes the Old English group-name suffix -ingas (genitive -inga-), indicating a collective of people.

Finally, the term concludes with Old English hām, which translates to ‘village’ or ‘homestead’.

In essence, the name reflects a connection to a specific individual and the community surrounding that person in historical context.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Mungeam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mungeam family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Mungeam families living in Kent. This was about 68% of all the recorded Mungeam's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Mungeam families in 1891.
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What did your Mungeam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mungeam. 50% of Mungeam men worked as a Gardener and 90% of Mungeam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mungeam were Shell Inspector (munition) Heavy Worker and Home Duties.

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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 1939

  • Gardener
    50%
  • Shell Inspector (munition) Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Home Duties
    11%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 61 military records available for the last name Mungeam. For the veterans among your Mungeam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mungeam lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Mungeam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mungeam in 1974 was 91, and 92 in 1997.

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