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Munzel Family History

Munzel Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named near Hanover or from Monzel near Trier. German (Münzel): derivative of Munz

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


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Where is the Munzel family from?

You can see how Munzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Munzel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Munzel families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Munzel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Munzel families in 1880.
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What did your Munzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Munzel. 60% of Munzel 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Munzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munzel 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Munzel. 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 689 military records available for the last name Munzel. For the veterans among your Munzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munzel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Munzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Munzel in 1963 was 70, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munzel 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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