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Mungia Family History

Mungia Name Meaning

Basque: habitational name from Mungia in Biscay Basque Country (Spain). Compare Munguia .

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


Similar surnames: Munguia, Murgia, Murguia, Murga, Mantia, Mungle, Muglia, Mango

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Where is the Mungia family from?

You can see how Mungia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mungia family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mungia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Mungia families living in Texas. This was about 95% of all the recorded Mungia's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Mungia families in 1880.
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What did your Mungia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mungia. 63% of Mungia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mungia women worked as a None. .

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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
    63%
  • Farm Labor
    13%
  • Electrician
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mungia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mungia 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 480 immigration records available for the last name Mungia. 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 120 military records available for the last name Mungia. For the veterans among your Mungia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mungia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mungia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mungia in 1963 was 30, and 73 in 2004.

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