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Muehlenfeld Family History

Muehlenfeld 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: Ehrenfeld, Ihlenfeld, Schoenfeld, Wiesenfeld, Greenfeld, Lichtenfeld

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Where is the Muehlenfeld family from?

You can see how Muehlenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muehlenfeld family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Muehlenfeld families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Muehlenfeld's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Muehlenfeld families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Muehlenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muehlenfeld 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Muehlenfeld. 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 21 military records available for the last name Muehlenfeld. For the veterans among your Muehlenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muehlenfeld lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Muehlenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Muehlenfeld in 1967 was 45, and 67 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muehlenfeld 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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