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Muehlfeld Family History

Muehlfeld 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: Rehfeld, Huenefeld, Merfeld, Mehle, Saalfeld, Muhle, Belfield

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Where is the Muehlfeld family from?

You can see how Muehlfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muehlfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Muehlfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Muehlfeld families living in Missouri. This was about 70% of all the recorded Muehlfeld's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Muehlfeld families in 1880.
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What did your Muehlfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muehlfeld. 72% of Muehlfeld men worked as a Farmer.

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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%
  • Carpenter
    29%

What Muehlfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Muehlfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muehlfeld 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Muehlfeld. 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 55 military records available for the last name Muehlfeld. For the veterans among your Muehlfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muehlfeld lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Muehlfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Muehlfeld in 1963 was 78, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muehlfeld 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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