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Mundhenke Family History

Mundhenke 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: Mundhenk, Munden, Mundine, Denke, Muecke, Sundheim, Lunden, Munsen

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Where is the Mundhenke family from?

You can see how Mundhenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mundhenke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mundhenke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 42 Mundhenke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mundhenke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mundhenke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mundhenke 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 Mundhenke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mundhenke. 58% of Mundhenke men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Mundhenke women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mundhenke were Manager and Teacher.

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Fawrmer
    11%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    58%
  • Teacher
    43%

What Mundhenke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 989 census records available for the last name Mundhenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mundhenke 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Mundhenke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 182 military records available for the last name Mundhenke. For the veterans among your Mundhenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mundhenke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mundhenke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mundhenke in 1963 was 75, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mundhenke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mundhenke 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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