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Muela Family History

Muela Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of the places containing muela ‘molar millstone butte’ from Latin molam ‘millstone’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Muela family from?

You can see how Muela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muela family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Muela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Muela family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Muela's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Muela families in 1891.
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What did your Muela ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Muela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 757 census records available for the last name Muela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muela 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 701 immigration records available for the last name Muela. 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 79 military records available for the last name Muela. For the veterans among your Muela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muela lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Muela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Muela in 1943 was 64, and 2 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muela 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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