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Munsinger Family History

Munsinger Surname Meaning

German: (Münsinger): habitational name for someone from a place called Münsingen.

altered form of Munzinger a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Munzingen.

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


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Where is the Munsinger family from?

You can see how Munsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munsinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Munsinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Munsinger families living in Iowa. This was about 30% of all the recorded Munsinger's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Munsinger families in 1880.
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What did your Munsinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Munsinger. 75% of Munsinger 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
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Munsinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Munsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munsinger 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Munsinger. 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 227 military records available for the last name Munsinger. For the veterans among your Munsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munsinger lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Munsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Munsinger in 1954 was 51, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munsinger 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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