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Munis Family History

Munis Surname Meaning

Hispanic and Portuguese (Brazil): variant of Spanish Muñiz and Portuguese Muniz.

Muslim (mainly Pakistan and India): from the Arabic personal name Mūnis ‘friend companion’.

Turkish: ornamental name or nickname from munis ‘friendly’, a word of Arabic origin (compare 2 above).

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


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You can see how Munis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Munis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Munis families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Munis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Munis families in 1891.
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What did your Munis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Munis. 38% of Munis 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
    38%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Fireman
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Munis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munis 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 943 immigration records available for the last name Munis. 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 476 military records available for the last name Munis. For the veterans among your Munis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Munis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Munis in 1965 was 61, and 69 in 2004.

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