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Muhlstaff Family History

Muhlstaff 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: Mustafa, Mehlhaff, Mustard, Langstaff, Longstaff, Pinkstaff, Molstad

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Where is the Muhlstaff family from?

You can see how Muhlstaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muhlstaff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Muhlstaff family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Muhlstaff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Muhlstaff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muhlstaff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Muhlstaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muhlstaff 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Muhlstaff. 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 military records available for the last name Muhlstaff. For the veterans among your Muhlstaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muhlstaff lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1980, in the United States, Muhlstaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Muhlstaff in 1978 was 87, and 84 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muhlstaff 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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