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Muenchen Family History

Muenchen 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: Mencher, Muenchow, Muench, Merchen, Mceachen, Eichen, Kinchen

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Where is the Muenchen family from?

You can see how Muenchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muenchen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Muenchen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Muenchen families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Muenchen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Muenchen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Muenchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muenchen 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Muenchen. 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 17 military records available for the last name Muenchen. For the veterans among your Muenchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muenchen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Muenchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Muenchen in 1970 was 81, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muenchen 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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