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Muehlenbeck Family History

Muehlenbeck 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: Schoenbeck, Muehleisen, Mullenbach, Hallenbeck, Ellerbeck, Hollenbeck

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Where is the Muehlenbeck family from?

You can see how Muehlenbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muehlenbeck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Muehlenbeck families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Muehlenbeck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Muehlenbeck families in 1920.
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What did your Muehlenbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Contractor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muehlenbeck. 50% of Muehlenbeck men worked as a Contractor.

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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

  • Contractor
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Muehlenbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Muehlenbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muehlenbeck 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Muehlenbeck. 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 61 military records available for the last name Muehlenbeck. For the veterans among your Muehlenbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muehlenbeck lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Muehlenbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Muehlenbeck in 1959 was 49, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muehlenbeck 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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