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Muken Family History

Muken 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: Muren, Luken, Mule, Duke, Mun, Mullen, Uren, Makin, Ken, Mayen

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Where is the Muken family from?

You can see how Muken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muken family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Muken families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Muken family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Muken's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Muken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muken 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 100 census records available for the last name Muken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muken 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Muken. 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 14 military records available for the last name Muken. For the veterans among your Muken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muken lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Muken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Muken in 1973 was 58, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muken 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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