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Muhlenberg Family History

Muhlenberg 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: Kohlenberg, Muilenburg, Guttenberg, Kallenberg, Ellenberg, Fugleberg

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Where is the Muhlenberg family from?

You can see how Muhlenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muhlenberg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Muhlenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Muhlenberg family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Muhlenberg's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Muhlenberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Architect and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muhlenberg. 100% of Muhlenberg men worked as an Architect and 50% of Muhlenberg women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Architect
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Muhlenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Muhlenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muhlenberg 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Muhlenberg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Muhlenberg. For the veterans among your Muhlenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muhlenberg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Muhlenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Muhlenberg in 1967 was 67, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Muhlenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muhlenberg 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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