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Muenk Family History

Muenk 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: Munk, Menk, Muenks, Muenz, Mueck, Meng, Mun, Monk, Wenk, Muni

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Where is the Muenk family from?

You can see how Muenk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muenk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Muenk family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Muenk's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Muenk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muenk 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 Muenk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Brick Layer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muenk. 100% of Muenk men worked as a Brick Layer.

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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

  • Brick Layer
    100%

What Muenk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Muenk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muenk 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Muenk. 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 18 military records available for the last name Muenk. For the veterans among your Muenk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muenk lifespan?

Between 1947 and 1995, in the United States, Muenk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Muenk in 1947 was 40, and 55 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Muenk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muenk 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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