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Muntner Family History

Muntner 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: Munter, Minter, Gunner, Muster, Suttner, Kantner, Mentzer, Mutter

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Where is the Muntner family from?

You can see how Muntner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muntner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Muntner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Muntner families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Muntner's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Muntner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muntner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muntner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muntner. 100% of Muntner women worked as a 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Muntner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muntner 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Muntner. 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 47 military records available for the last name Muntner. For the veterans among your Muntner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muntner lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Muntner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Muntner in 1951 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

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