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Munger Family History

Munger Surname Meaning

English (Buckinghamshire): variant of Monger. Altered form of French and Channel Islands (Guernsey and Jersey) Mauger.

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


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Where is the Munger family from?

You can see how Munger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Munger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Munger families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Munger's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Munger families in 1891.
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What did your Munger 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 Munger. 50% of Munger men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Munger 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Butcher
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 42,000 census records available for the last name Munger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munger 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Munger. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Munger. For the veterans among your Munger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munger lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Munger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Munger in 1945 was 27, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munger 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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