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Munkley Family History

Munkley Surname Meaning

see Monkley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Munkley family from?

You can see how Munkley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munkley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Munkley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Munkley families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Munkley's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Munkley families in 1891.
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What did your Munkley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Munkley. 38% of Munkley men worked as a Builders Labourer and 75% of Munkley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Munkley were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    38%
  • Coal Hewer Below Ground
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

What Munkley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 983 census records available for the last name Munkley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munkley 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Munkley. 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 30 military records available for the last name Munkley. For the veterans among your Munkley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munkley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Munkley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Munkley in 1968 was 87, and 82 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munkley 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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