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Muiller Family History

Muiller 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: Miller, Mueller, Quiller, Muller, Meiller, Mullen, Fuller, Buller

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Where is the Muiller family from?

You can see how Muiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muiller family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Muiller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Muiller families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Muiller's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Muiller families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muiller 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 Muiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muiller. 32% of Muiller men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Muiller women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Muiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 944 census records available for the last name Muiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muiller 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Muiller. 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 108 military records available for the last name Muiller. For the veterans among your Muiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muiller lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Muiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Muiller in 1978 was 64, and 68 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Muiller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muiller 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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