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Muehler Family History

Muehler 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: Kuehler, Mueller, Mehler, Buehler, Mehle, Medler, Kuebler, Kuchler

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Where is the Muehler family from?

You can see how Muehler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muehler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Muehler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Muehler families living in Indiana. This was about 26% of all the recorded Muehler's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Muehler families in 1880.
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What did your Muehler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muehler. 72% of Muehler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Muehler women worked as a Maid.

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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
    72%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Muehler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 824 census records available for the last name Muehler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muehler 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Muehler. 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 130 military records available for the last name Muehler. For the veterans among your Muehler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muehler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Muehler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Muehler in 1963 was 63, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muehler 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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