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Munkwitz Family History

Munkwitz 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: Duckwitz, Moskowitz, Muniz, Benowitz, Bonewitz, Bonawitz, Marwitz

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Where is the Munkwitz family from?

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

What did your Munkwitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Munkwitz. 34% of Munkwitz 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
    34%
  • Labor
    34%
  • Vice President
    34%
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Munkwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munkwitz 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Munkwitz. 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 57 military records available for the last name Munkwitz. For the veterans among your Munkwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munkwitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Munkwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Munkwitz in 1963 was 84, and 76 in 2003.

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