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Muhlenbruch Family History

Muhlenbruch 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: Mullenbach, Aulenbach, Muilenburg, Muhlbach, Achenbach, Luckenbach

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Where is the Muhlenbruch family from?

You can see how Muhlenbruch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muhlenbruch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Muhlenbruch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Muhlenbruch families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Muhlenbruch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Muhlenbruch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muhlenbruch 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 Muhlenbruch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muhlenbruch. 60% of Muhlenbruch men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Muhlenbruch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 807 census records available for the last name Muhlenbruch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muhlenbruch 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Muhlenbruch. 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 440 military records available for the last name Muhlenbruch. For the veterans among your Muhlenbruch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muhlenbruch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Muhlenbruch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Muhlenbruch in 1963 was 85, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muhlenbruch 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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