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Muni Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from a short form of the personal name Simuni Sicilian form of Simon . Italian (southern; Munì): possibly from Greek monos ‘alone’ and hence a nickname for a solitary person. Indian (Gujarat): Vania name derived from Sanskrit muni ‘sage hermit in particular one who has taken a vow of silence’.

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


Similar surnames: Mani, Muns, Munk, Mund, Muno, Munz, Mini, Mauri, Sani, Mula

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Where is the Muni family from?

You can see how Muni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muni family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Muni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Muni families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 70% of all the recorded Muni's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Muni families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Actor and Bookeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muni. 34% of Muni men worked as an Actor and 50% of Muni women worked as a Bookeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muni were Bor Tending and Clerk 510. .

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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

  • Actor
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Bor Tending
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookeeper
    50%
  • Clerk 510
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Muni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muni 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 628 immigration records available for the last name Muni. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Muni. For the veterans among your Muni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muni lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Muni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Muni in 1951 was 32, and 90 in 2004.

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