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Muncie Name Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire and Ayrshire) and English: variant of Munsey .

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


Similar surnames: Mundie, Murie, Muncrief, Muncy, Mudie, Murrie, Muncey, Lundie, Montie

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Where is the Muncie family from?

You can see how Muncie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muncie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Muncie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Muncie families living in Indiana. This was about 35% of all the recorded Muncie's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Muncie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muncie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muncie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muncie. 34% of Muncie men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Muncie women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muncie were Miner and Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    32%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Secretary
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Muncie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muncie 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 538 immigration records available for the last name Muncie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Muncie. For the veterans among your Muncie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muncie lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Muncie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Muncie in 1949 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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