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Maunz Family History

Maunz Surname 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: Maund, Manz, Munz, Maune, Mautz, Maunu, Mainz, Maung, Maun, Myung

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Where is the Maunz family from?

You can see how Maunz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maunz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Maunz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Maunz family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Maunz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maunz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maunz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Maunz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maunz. 67% of Maunz men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farming
    34%

What Maunz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Maunz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maunz 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Maunz. 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 265 military records available for the last name Maunz. For the veterans among your Maunz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maunz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Maunz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Maunz in 1958 was 59, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maunz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maunz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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