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Muntwyler Family History

Muntwyler 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, Tutwiler, Mutchler, Minter, Butler, Huntley, Cuyler, Muster

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Where is the Muntwyler family from?

You can see how Muntwyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muntwyler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Muntwyler families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Muntwyler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Muntwyler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muntwyler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muntwyler ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Muntwyler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Muntwyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muntwyler 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Muntwyler. 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 14 military records available for the last name Muntwyler. For the veterans among your Muntwyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muntwyler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Muntwyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Muntwyler in 1965 was 82, and 68 in 2004.

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