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Muy Family History

Muy Surname Meaning

Amerindian (Guatemala): Mayan name from a word meaning ‘eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus)’ a kind of rabbit.

Cambodian: written មុយ and មួយ from a Khmer numeral meaning ‘one’.

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


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You can see how Muy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Muy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Muy families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Muy's in USA. California had the highest population of Muy families in 1880.
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What did your Muy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Muy. 100% of Muy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Muy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muy 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Muy. 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 75 military records available for the last name Muy. For the veterans among your Muy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muy lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Muy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Muy in 1975 was 78, and 75 in 2001.

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