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Munkert Family History

Munkert 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: Pinkert, Benkert, Munter, Junker, Dankert, Bunker, Markert, Bankert

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Where is the Munkert family from?

You can see how Munkert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munkert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Munkert families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Munkert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Munkert families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Munkert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munkert 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Munkert. 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 349 military records available for the last name Munkert. For the veterans among your Munkert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munkert lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Munkert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Munkert in 1970 was 50, and 81 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munkert 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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