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Muhlenhoff Family History

Muhlenhoff 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: Mehlhoff, Butenhoff, Uhlenhopp, Lenhoff, Bohnhoff, Ohlendorf

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Where is the Muhlenhoff family from?

You can see how Muhlenhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muhlenhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Muhlenhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Muhlenhoff families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Muhlenhoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Muhlenhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muhlenhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Muhlenhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muhlenhoff 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Muhlenhoff. 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 21 military records available for the last name Muhlenhoff. For the veterans among your Muhlenhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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