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Muehlhauser Family History

Muehlhauser 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: Muehlhausen, Muhlhauser, Muehlbauer, Ohlhauser, Gehlhausen, Muhlbauer

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Where is the Muehlhauser family from?

You can see how Muehlhauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muehlhauser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Muehlhauser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Muehlhauser families living in Missouri. This was about 46% of all the recorded Muehlhauser's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Muehlhauser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muehlhauser 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 Muehlhauser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muehlhauser. 100% of Muehlhauser men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Muehlhauser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Muehlhauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muehlhauser 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Muehlhauser. 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 161 military records available for the last name Muehlhauser. For the veterans among your Muehlhauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muehlhauser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Muehlhauser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Muehlhauser in 1963 was 80, and 53 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Muehlhauser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muehlhauser 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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