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Munchow Family History

Munchow 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: Muchow, Muenchow, Malchow, Munch, Minchew, Duchow, Macho, Junco

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Where is the Munchow family from?

You can see how Munchow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munchow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Munchow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Munchow families living in Missouri. This was about 24% of all the recorded Munchow's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Munchow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Munchow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Munchow ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Munchow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munchow 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Munchow. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Munchow. For the veterans among your Munchow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munchow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Munchow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Munchow in 1967 was 82, and 65 in 2002.

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