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Muehlman Family History

Muehlman 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: Mehlman, Moehlman, Mellman, Ruhlman, Fehlman, Muhleman, Melman

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Where is the Muehlman family from?

You can see how Muehlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muehlman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Muehlman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Muehlman families living in Illinois. This was about 58% of all the recorded Muehlman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Muehlman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muehlman 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 Muehlman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Muehlman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Muehlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muehlman 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Muehlman. 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 62 military records available for the last name Muehlman. For the veterans among your Muehlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muehlman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Muehlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Muehlman in 1958 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muehlman 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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