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Muenchrath Family History

Muenchrath 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: Mcgrath, Unrath, Menchaca, Mcelrath, Muenchow, Muench, Mceachran

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Where is the Muenchrath family from?

You can see how Muenchrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muenchrath family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Muenchrath families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Muenchrath's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Muenchrath families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muenchrath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muenchrath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muenchrath. 72% of Muenchrath 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Muenchrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muenchrath 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Muenchrath. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Muenchrath. For the veterans among your Muenchrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muenchrath lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1990, in the United States, Muenchrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Muenchrath in 1981 was 90, and 78 in 1990.

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