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Maunus Family History

Maunus Name 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: Magnus, Maunu, Manus, Manis, Malkus, Mains, Maund, Maus, Muns, Matus

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Where is the Maunus family from?

You can see how Maunus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maunus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Maunus families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1920 there was 1 Maunus family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Maunus's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Maunus families in 1920.
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What did your Maunus ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Maunus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Maunus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maunus 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Maunus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Maunus. For the veterans among your Maunus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maunus lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Maunus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Maunus in 1954 was 40, and 84 in 2000.

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