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Muringer Family History

Muringer Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Auringer, Springer, Beringer, Ringer, Stringer, Fringer, Heringer

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Where is the Muringer family from?

You can see how Muringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muringer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Muringer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Muringer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Muringer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Muringer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muringer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muringer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muringer. 100% of Muringer men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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What Muringer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Muringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muringer 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Muringer. 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 83 military records available for the last name Muringer. For the veterans among your Muringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muringer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Muringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Muringer in 1970 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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