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Muehlstein Family History

Muehlstein 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: Muhlestein, Adelstein, Millstein, Beilstein, Hulstein, Milstein

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Where is the Muehlstein family from?

You can see how Muehlstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muehlstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Muehlstein families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Muehlstein families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Muehlstein's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Muehlstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muehlstein 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 Muehlstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muehlstein. 50% of Muehlstein men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Gen Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Muehlstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Muehlstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muehlstein 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Muehlstein. 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 26 military records available for the last name Muehlstein. For the veterans among your Muehlstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muehlstein lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Muehlstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Muehlstein in 1958 was 34, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Muehlstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muehlstein 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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