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Meuller Family History

Meuller Surname 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: Meller, Muller, Mauller, Meiller, Geller, Heller, Seller, Keller

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Where is the Meuller family from?

You can see how Meuller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meuller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meuller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 30 Meuller families living in Missouri. This was about 16% of all the recorded Meuller's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Meuller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meuller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meuller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meuller. 24% of Meuller men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Meuller women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meuller were Carpenter and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Proprietor
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

What Meuller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Meuller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meuller 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Meuller. 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 194 military records available for the last name Meuller. For the veterans among your Meuller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meuller lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Meuller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Meuller in 1965 was 69, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meuller ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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