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Munstermann Family History

Munstermann 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: Munsterman, Klostermann, Ostermann, Westermann, Masterman, Austerman

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Where is the Munstermann family from?

You can see how Munstermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munstermann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Munstermann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Munstermann families living in Louisiana. This was about 64% of all the recorded Munstermann's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Munstermann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Munstermann 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 Munstermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Munstermann. 50% of Munstermann 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farming
    20%

What Munstermann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Munstermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munstermann 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Munstermann. 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 688 military records available for the last name Munstermann. For the veterans among your Munstermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munstermann lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Munstermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Munstermann in 1966 was 89, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Munstermann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munstermann 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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