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Munko Family History

Munko 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: Munk, Manko, Mungo, Mundo, Muno, Minko, Munro, Munno, Mun, Monk

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Where is the Munko family from?

You can see how Munko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Munko families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Munko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Munko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Munko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Munko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Munko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Munko. 100% of Munko 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 205 census records available for the last name Munko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munko 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Munko. 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 67 military records available for the last name Munko. For the veterans among your Munko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munko lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Munko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Munko in 1952 was 58, and 85 in 2004.

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