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Muenz Family History

Muenz Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Münz): see Munz.

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


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Where is the Muenz family from?

You can see how Muenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muenz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Muenz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Muenz families living in Missouri. This was about 86% of all the recorded Muenz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Muenz families in 1880.
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What did your Muenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muenz. 24% of Muenz men worked as a Machinist and 62% of Muenz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muenz were Laborer and 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

  • Machinist
    24%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    62%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Secretary
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Muenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muenz 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Muenz. 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 258 military records available for the last name Muenz. For the veterans among your Muenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muenz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Muenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Muenz in 1963 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muenz 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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