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Munnerlyn Family History

Munnerlyn Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Munnerlyn family from?

You can see how Munnerlyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munnerlyn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Munnerlyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Munnerlyn families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Munnerlyn's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Munnerlyn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Munnerlyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Munnerlyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Munnerlyn. 35% of Munnerlyn men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Munnerlyn women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Munnerlyn were Truck Driver and Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    24%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Servant
    12%

What Munnerlyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Munnerlyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munnerlyn 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Munnerlyn. 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 575 military records available for the last name Munnerlyn. For the veterans among your Munnerlyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munnerlyn lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Munnerlyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Munnerlyn in 1941 was 42, and 65 in 2004.

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