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Muenchausen Family History

Muenchausen 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: Muehlhausen, Gehlhausen, Oberhausen, Muhlhauser, Wellhausen

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Where is the Muenchausen family from?

You can see how Muenchausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muenchausen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Muenchausen families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Muenchausen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Muenchausen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Muenchausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muenchausen 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 immigration records available for the last name Muenchausen. 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 42 military records available for the last name Muenchausen. For the veterans among your Muenchausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muenchausen lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Muenchausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Muenchausen in 1983 was 62, and 49 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muenchausen 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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