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Muth Family History

Muth Surname Meaning

German (also Müth): from the ancient Germanic personal name Muoto, a short form of compound names with the first element mut ‘spirit’.

Nickname for a brave determined individual from Middle High German muot ‘high spirit’ later ‘courage’.

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


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Where is the Muth family from?

You can see how Muth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Muth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Muth families living in Essex. This was about 19% of all the recorded Muth's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Muth families in 1891.
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What did your Muth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tiler and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Muth. 100% of Muth men worked as a Tiler and 100% of Muth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tiler
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Muth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muth 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Muth. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Muth. For the veterans among your Muth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muth lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Muth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Muth in 1940 was 26, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muth 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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