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Munske Family History

Munske 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: Manske, Muske, Munk, Muns, Muecke, Munsey, Ganske, Punke, Munck

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Where is the Munske family from?

You can see how Munske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Munske families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Munske families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Munske's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Munske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Munske 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 Munske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Munske. 100% of Munske 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%

What Munske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Munske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munske 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 Munske. 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 53 military records available for the last name Munske. For the veterans among your Munske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munske lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Munske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Munske in 1966 was 84, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Munske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munske 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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