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Munier Family History

Munier Surname Meaning

French (mainly Lorraine and Alsace): occupational name for a miller from a regional variant of meunier ‘miller’.

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


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Where is the Munier family from?

You can see how Munier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Munier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Munier families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Munier's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Munier families in 1891.
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What did your Munier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Munier. 25% of Munier men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Munier women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Munier were Mechanic and Servant.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Servant
    34%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Munier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munier 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Munier. 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 622 military records available for the last name Munier. For the veterans among your Munier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Munier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Munier in 1963 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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