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Munkers Family History

Munkers 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: Bunkers, Manners, Munter, Junker, Bunker, Mucker, Hunker, Munzer

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Where is the Munkers family from?

You can see how Munkers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munkers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Munkers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Munkers family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Munkers's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Munkers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Munkers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Munkers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Cannery Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Munkers. 24% of Munkers men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Munkers women worked as a Cannery Work. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Farm
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cannery Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Munkers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munkers 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Munkers. 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 183 military records available for the last name Munkers. For the veterans among your Munkers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munkers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Munkers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Munkers in 1963 was 86, and 46 in 2004.

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