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Munzell Family History

Munzell 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: Munsell, Mundell, Munnell, Mansell, Rundell, Gunnell, Punzel, Menzel

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Where is the Munzell family from?

You can see how Munzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munzell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Munzell families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Munzell families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Munzell's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Munzell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Munzell 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 Munzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Munzell. 100% of Munzell men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Munzell women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Munzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Munzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munzell 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Munzell. 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 16 military records available for the last name Munzell. For the veterans among your Munzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munzell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Munzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Munzell in 1969 was 68, and 56 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munzell 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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