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Munek Family History

Munek 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: Munk, Munck, Junek, Mule, Turek, Mun, Monk, Panek, Muni, Mones

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Where is the Munek family from?

You can see how Munek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Munek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Munek family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Munek's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Munek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Munek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Munek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munek 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Munek. 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 9 military records available for the last name Munek. For the veterans among your Munek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Munek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Munek in 1966 was 79, and 85 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munek 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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