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Muffler Family History

Muffler 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: Muffley, Duffer, Huffer, Muckler, Mueller, Kuefler, Koffler, Nuffer

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Where is the Muffler family from?

You can see how Muffler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muffler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Muffler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Muffler families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Muffler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Muffler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muffler 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 Muffler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muffler. 29% of Muffler men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Muffler women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muffler were Salesman 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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Muffler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 934 census records available for the last name Muffler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muffler 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Muffler. 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 887 military records available for the last name Muffler. For the veterans among your Muffler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muffler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Muffler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Muffler in 1966 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muffler 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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