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Muehlenberg Family History

Muehlenberg 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: Ellenberg, Mehlberg, Ruthenberg, Kohlenberg, Ehrenberg, Bielenberg

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Where is the Muehlenberg family from?

You can see how Muehlenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muehlenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Muehlenberg families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Muehlenberg's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Muehlenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muehlenberg 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 Muehlenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Blacksmith was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muehlenberg. 100% of Muehlenberg men worked as a Blacksmith.

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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

  • Blacksmith
    100%

What Muehlenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Muehlenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muehlenberg 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Muehlenberg. 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 63 military records available for the last name Muehlenberg. For the veterans among your Muehlenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muehlenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Muehlenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Muehlenberg in 1963 was 78, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muehlenberg 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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