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Munchak Family History

Munchak 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: Machak, Mancha, Munck, Mucha, Munch, Ruschak, Marchak, Yurchak

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Where is the Munchak family from?

You can see how Munchak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munchak family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Munchak families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Munchak families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Munchak's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Munchak families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Munchak 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 Munchak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Munchak. 100% of Munchak men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Munchak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Munchak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munchak 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Munchak. 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 26 military records available for the last name Munchak. For the veterans among your Munchak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munchak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Munchak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Munchak in 1965 was 64, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Munchak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munchak 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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