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Munsterer Family History

Munsterer 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: Munster, Kusterer, Plasterer, Muster, Riesterer, Munter, Dunster

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Munsterer 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 10 census records available for the last name Munsterer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munsterer 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Munsterer. 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 440 military records available for the last name Munsterer. For the veterans among your Munsterer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munsterer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Munsterer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Munsterer in 1972 was 78, and 89 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munsterer 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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