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Munns Family History

Munns Surname Meaning

English: variant of Munn or Mund with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Munns family from?

You can see how Munns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Munns families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 236 Munns families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Munns's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Munns families in 1891.
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What did your Munns ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Munns. 12% of Munns men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Munns women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Munns were Agricultural Labourer and Domestic 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Carpenter joiner
    6%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Munns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munns 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Munns. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Munns. For the veterans among your Munns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munns lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Munns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Munns in 1943 was 23, and 73 in 2004.

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