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Munves Family History

Munves 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: Mones, Mynes, Muns, Munsey, Kunes, Mundis, Mannes, Menges, Montes

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Where is the Munves family from?

You can see how Munves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munves family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Munves family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Munves's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Munves families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Munves surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Munves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munves 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Munves. 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 33 military records available for the last name Munves. For the veterans among your Munves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munves lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Munves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Munves in 1964 was 90, and 97 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munves 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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