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Munkres Family History

Munkres Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Munkres family from?

You can see how Munkres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munkres family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Munkres families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Munkres families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Munkres's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Munkres families in 1840.
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What did your Munkres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Munkres. 34% of Munkres men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Munkres women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Munkres were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farming
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Munkres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munkres 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Munkres. 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 295 military records available for the last name Munkres. For the veterans among your Munkres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munkres lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Munkres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Munkres in 1954 was 63, and 91 in 2004.

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