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Munig Family History

Munig Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Muni, Muniz, Munir, Meng, Myung, Mun, Manis, Jung, Munk, Ming

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Where is the Munig family from?

You can see how Munig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munig family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Munig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Munig family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Munig's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Munig families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Munig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Munig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Munig. 72% of Munig men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • Attendant
    29%

What Munig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Munig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munig 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Munig. 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 54 military records available for the last name Munig. For the veterans among your Munig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munig lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Munig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Munig in 1969 was 66, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munig 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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