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Munzer Family History

Munzer Surname Meaning

German (Münzer): occupational name for a coiner, someone working in a mint, from Middle High German münzære ‘coiner’. Compare Muenzer.

Jewish (Ashkenazic; Münzer): occupational name for a coiner from German Münzer.

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


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Where is the Munzer family from?

You can see how Munzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munzer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Munzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Munzer families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Munzer's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Munzer families in 1880.
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What did your Munzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Munzer. 34% of Munzer men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Munzer women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Munzer were Proprietor and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Attendant
    12%
  • Farm Work
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • School Teacher
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Munzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munzer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Munzer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Munzer. For the veterans among your Munzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munzer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Munzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Munzer in 1953 was 43, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Munzer 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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