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Muenter Family History

Muenter 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: Munter, Menter, Muenzer, Muenster, Minter, Mente, Fuente, Muster

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Where is the Muenter family from?

You can see how Muenter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muenter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Muenter families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Muenter's in USA. California had the highest population of Muenter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muenter 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 Muenter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muenter. 100% of Muenter women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Muenter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Muenter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muenter 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Muenter. 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 95 military records available for the last name Muenter. For the veterans among your Muenter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muenter lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Muenter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Muenter in 1960 was 64, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Muenter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muenter 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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