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Muenster Family History

Muenster Surname Meaning

German (Münster): see Munster.

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


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Where is the Muenster family from?

You can see how Muenster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muenster family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Muenster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Muenster family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Muenster's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Muenster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muenster 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 Muenster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muenster. 38% of Muenster men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Muenster women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muenster were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%

What Muenster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Muenster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muenster 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 650 immigration records available for the last name Muenster. 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 256 military records available for the last name Muenster. For the veterans among your Muenster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muenster lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Muenster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Muenster in 1955 was 30, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muenster 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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