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Munsky Family History

Munsky 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: Munsey, Minsky, Munk, Lansky, Muns, Dubsky, Munck, Munsen, Mounsey

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Where is the Munsky family from?

You can see how Munsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munsky family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Munsky families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Munsky family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Munsky's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Munsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Munsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Munsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Handyman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Munsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munsky 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Munsky. 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 17 military records available for the last name Munsky. For the veterans among your Munsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munsky lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Munsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Munsky in 1970 was 52, and 44 in 1991.

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