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Munyer Family History

Munyer 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: Munter, Munzer, Munier, Munger, Mander, Meyer, Minter, Mayer, Manser

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Where is the Munyer family from?

You can see how Munyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munyer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Munyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Munyer families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Munyer's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Munyer families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Munyer 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 Munyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Munyer. 34% of Munyer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Munyer women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Chauffeur
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Munyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Munyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munyer 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Munyer. 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 153 military records available for the last name Munyer. For the veterans among your Munyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munyer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Munyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Munyer in 1960 was 36, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munyer 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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