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Munguia Family History

Munguia Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form (Munguía) of Mungia.

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


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Where is the Munguia family from?

You can see how Munguia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munguia family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Munguia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Munguia families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Munguia's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Munguia families in 1891.
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What did your Munguia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Munguia. 61% of Munguia men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Munguia women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Munguia were Watchman 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
    61%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Watchman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Munguia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munguia 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Munguia. 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 379 military records available for the last name Munguia. For the veterans among your Munguia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munguia lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Munguia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Munguia in 1958 was 58, and 65 in 2004.

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