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Muenchow Family History

Muenchow Surname Meaning

German (Münchow): habitational name from a place so named in Upper Franconia.

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


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Where is the Muenchow family from?

You can see how Muenchow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muenchow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Muenchow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Muenchow families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Muenchow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Muenchow families in 1880.
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What did your Muenchow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muenchow. 32% of Muenchow men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Muenchow women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muenchow were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Saleslady
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%

What Muenchow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Muenchow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muenchow 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Muenchow. 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 323 military records available for the last name Muenchow. For the veterans among your Muenchow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muenchow lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Muenchow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Muenchow in 1950 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

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