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Mungo Family History

Mungo Surname Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire): from the personal name Mungo which is of Brittonic origin but unknown meaning.

In Scotland and northern England Mungo was used amongst devotees of the cult of 6th-century Saint Kentigern, patron of Glasgow, for whom it was a pet name.

This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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You can see how Mungo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mungo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mungo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Mungo families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Mungo's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mungo families in 1891.
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What did your Mungo ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mungo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mungo 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 573 immigration records available for the last name Mungo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mungo. For the veterans among your Mungo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mungo lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Mungo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mungo in 1946 was 28, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mungo 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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