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Mangun Family History

Mangun 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: Mangan, Mangin, Mangum, Mangus, Mangen, Mann, Manton, Mannan, Manger

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Where is the Mangun family from?

You can see how Mangun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mangun family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mangun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Mangun families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mangun's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Mangun families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mangun 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 Mangun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mangun. 37% of Mangun men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Mangun women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mangun were Painter and Waitress.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Nurse
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%

What Mangun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mangun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mangun 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Mangun. 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 232 military records available for the last name Mangun. For the veterans among your Mangun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mangun lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mangun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mangun in 1967 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mangun 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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