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Muehr Family History

Muehr 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: Muhr, Mehr, Muehl, Kehr, Mier, Kuehn, Duer, Mehl, Uhr, Wehr

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Where is the Muehr family from?

You can see how Muehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muehr family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Muehr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Muehr families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Muehr's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Muehr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muehr 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 Muehr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muehr. 60% of Muehr 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
    60%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Partnership
    14%

What Muehr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Muehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muehr 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Muehr. 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 36 military records available for the last name Muehr. For the veterans among your Muehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muehr lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Muehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Muehr in 1965 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Muehr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muehr 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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