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Muegge Name Meaning

North German (Mügge): nickname meaning ‘midge gnat’ and used to denote an irritating person or someone considered of no importance. Compare Muck .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Muecke, Mugge, Auge, Tegge, Fluegge, Lueke, Sugg, Mense, Ruge, Mente

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Where is the Muegge family from?

You can see how Muegge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muegge family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Muegge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Muegge families living in Missouri. This was about 43% of all the recorded Muegge's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Muegge families in 1880.
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What did your Muegge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muegge. 20% of Muegge men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Muegge women worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Farm Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Muegge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muegge 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Muegge. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 268 military records available for the last name Muegge. For the veterans among your Muegge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muegge lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Muegge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Muegge in 1955 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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