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Munoz Family History

Munoz Surname Meaning

Spanish (Muñoz): patronymic from the old personal name Muño. Compare Nunoz.

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


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Where is the Munoz family from?

You can see how Munoz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munoz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Munoz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Munoz families living in Somerset. This was about 67% of all the recorded Munoz's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Munoz families in 1891.
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What did your Munoz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Munoz. 100% of Munoz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 81,000 census records available for the last name Munoz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munoz 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 58,000 immigration records available for the last name Munoz. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Munoz. For the veterans among your Munoz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munoz lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Munoz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Munoz in 1942 was 36, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munoz 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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