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Muenchau Family History

Muenchau 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: Muenchow, Muench, Mancha, Moench, Mencher, Mucha, Munch, Murnahan

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Where is the Muenchau family from?

You can see how Muenchau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muenchau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Muenchau family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Muenchau's in USA. New York had the highest population of Muenchau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muenchau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Muenchau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muenchau 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Muenchau. 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 14 military records available for the last name Muenchau. For the veterans among your Muenchau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muenchau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Muenchau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Muenchau in 1963 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Muenchau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muenchau 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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