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Munks Family History

Munks Surname Meaning

see Monks.

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


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Where is the Munks family from?

You can see how Munks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Munks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 67 Munks families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Munks's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Munks families in 1891.
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What did your Munks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Market Dealer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Munks. 34% of Munks men worked as a Market Dealer and 85% of Munks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Munks were Railway Engine Chanic Trained For Furnace and Kindergarten Teacher.

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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

  • Market Dealer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Railway Engine Chanic Trained For Furnace
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Kindergarten Teacher
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Munks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munks 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Munks. 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 363 military records available for the last name Munks. For the veterans among your Munks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munks lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Munks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Munks in 1963 was 84, and 90 in 2004.

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