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Munes Family History

Munes 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: Mones, Mynes, Muns, Kunes, Mines, Manes, Funes, Nunes, Munos, Munns

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Where is the Munes family from?

You can see how Munes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munes family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Munes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Munes family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was about 2% of all the recorded Munes's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Munes families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Munes 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 Munes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Munes. 100% of Munes 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Munes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munes 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 743 immigration records available for the last name Munes. 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 210 military records available for the last name Munes. For the veterans among your Munes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Munes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Munes in 1963 was 84, and 28 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Munes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munes 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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