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Muench Family History

Muench Surname Meaning

German (Münch): nickname for someone of monkish habits or appearance or an occupational name for a servant employed at a monastery from Middle High German münich ‘monk’ (from Latin monachus).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Muench family from?

You can see how Muench families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muench family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Muench families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Muench families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Muench's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Muench families in 1891.
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What did your Muench ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Muench. 100% of Muench women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Muench. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muench 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Muench. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Muench. For the veterans among your Muench ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muench lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Muench life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Muench in 1944 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muench 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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