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Munsterman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Münstermann or Munstermann: variant of Münster or Munster . Dutch: variant of Munster .

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


Similar surnames: Munster, Austerman, Ungerman, Lutterman, Shusterman, Klosterman

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Where is the Munsterman family from?

You can see how Munsterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munsterman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Munsterman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Munsterman families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Munsterman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Munsterman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Munsterman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Munsterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Munsterman. 30% of Munsterman men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Munsterman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Munsterman were Farm Laborer and Housewife. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Munsterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munsterman 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Munsterman. 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 359 military records available for the last name Munsterman. For the veterans among your Munsterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munsterman lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Munsterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Munsterman in 1946 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

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