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Muelhoefer Family History

Muelhoefer 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: Umhoefer, Mcelhone, Mueller, Kelnhofer, Dudenhoeffer, Meyerhofer

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Where is the Muelhoefer family from?

You can see how Muelhoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muelhoefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Muelhoefer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Muelhoefer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Muelhoefer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Muelhoefer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Muelhoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muelhoefer 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Muelhoefer. 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 9 military records available for the last name Muelhoefer. For the veterans among your Muelhoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muelhoefer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Muelhoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Muelhoefer in 1972 was 80, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Muelhoefer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muelhoefer 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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