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Muenke Family History

Muenke 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: Muecke, Muenks, Menke, Munk, Mente, Fuente, Denke, Mende, Punke

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Where is the Muenke family from?

You can see how Muenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muenke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Muenke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Muenke families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Muenke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Muenke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muenke 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 45 census records available for the last name Muenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muenke 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Muenke. 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 5 military records available for the last name Muenke. For the veterans among your Muenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muenke lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muenke 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Muenke

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