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Muennig Family History

Muennig 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: Mennig, Monnig, Muessig, Menning, Nennig, Hennig, Fennig, Minnig

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Where is the Muennig family from?

You can see how Muennig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muennig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Muennig families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Muennig's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Muennig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muennig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Muennig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Muennig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muennig 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Muennig. 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 11 military records available for the last name Muennig. For the veterans among your Muennig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muennig lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Muennig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Muennig in 1967 was 63, and 77 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muennig 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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