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Munze Family History

Munze 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: Munz, Munzer, Kunze, Munce, Menze, Mule, Mun, Maze, Bunde, Manzo

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Where is the Munze family from?

You can see how Munze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munze family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Munze families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Munze family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Munze's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Munze families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Munze 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 227 census records available for the last name Munze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munze 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Munze. 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 26 military records available for the last name Munze. For the veterans among your Munze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munze lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Munze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Munze in 1967 was 59, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munze 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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