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Muchow Family History

Muchow Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named near Ludwigslust in Mecklenburg. Polish: from the possessive form of Mucha.

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


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Where is the Muchow family from?

You can see how Muchow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muchow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Muchow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Muchow families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Muchow's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Muchow families in 1891.
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What did your Muchow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muchow. 40% of Muchow men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Muchow women worked as a Home. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muchow were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Home
    36%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Muchow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muchow 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Muchow. 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 555 military records available for the last name Muchow. For the veterans among your Muchow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muchow lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Muchow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Muchow in 1945 was 43, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muchow 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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