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Munkvold Family History

Munkvold 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: Mangold, Brunsvold, Munford, Menold, Manifold, Mongold, Monigold

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Where is the Munkvold family from?

You can see how Munkvold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munkvold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Munkvold families living in South Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Munkvold's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Munkvold families in 1920.
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What did your Munkvold ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Munkvold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munkvold 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Munkvold. 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 50 military records available for the last name Munkvold. For the veterans among your Munkvold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munkvold lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Munkvold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Munkvold in 1967 was 77, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munkvold 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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