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Munion Family History

Munion 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: Gunion, Minion, Munyon, Runion, Union, Manion, Munson, Manton, Hunton

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Where is the Munion family from?

You can see how Munion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Munion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Munion families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Munion's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Munion families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Munion 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 Munion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Munion. 24% of Munion men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Munion women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Munion were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Munion family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Munion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munion 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Munion. 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 452 military records available for the last name Munion. For the veterans among your Munion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munion lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Munion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Munion in 1964 was 84, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munion 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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