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Muni Family History

Muni Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from a short form of the personal name Simuni Sicilian form of Simon.

Italian (southern; Munì): possibly from Greek monos ‘alone’ and hence a nickname for a solitary person.

Indian (Gujarat): Vania name derived from Sanskrit muni ‘sage hermit in particular one who has taken a vow of silence’.

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


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You can see how Muni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muni family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Muni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Muni families living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Muni's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Muni families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muni ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Muni. 100% of Muni 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 Muni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muni 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 628 immigration records available for the last name Muni. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Muni. For the veterans among your Muni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muni lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Muni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Muni in 1951 was 32, and 90 in 2004.

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