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Munjoy Family History

Munjoy Surname 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: Munsey, Mulroy, Mungo, Montjoy, Mundo, Mountjoy, Muno, Mundy, Munro

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Where is the Munjoy family from?

You can see how Munjoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munjoy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Munjoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Munjoy family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Munjoy's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Munjoy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Munjoy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Munjoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munjoy 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Munjoy. 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 29 military records available for the last name Munjoy. For the veterans among your Munjoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munjoy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Munjoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Munjoy in 1966 was 49, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munjoy 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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