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Muenks Family History

Muenks Surname Meaning

German (Münks): from Münk a variant of Münch (see Muench) + excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Muenks family from?

You can see how Muenks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muenks family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Muenks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Muenks families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Muenks's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Muenks families in 1880.
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What did your Muenks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muenks. 63% of Muenks men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

What Muenks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Muenks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muenks 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Muenks. 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 40 military records available for the last name Muenks. For the veterans among your Muenks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muenks lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Muenks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Muenks in 1962 was 74, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muenks 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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