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Muhlestein Family History

Muhlestein Surname Meaning

Swiss German (Mühlestein): from Middle High German mülstein ‘millstone’ possibly a nickname for a heavy person.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Muhlestein family from?

You can see how Muhlestein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muhlestein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Muhlestein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Muhlestein families living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Muhlestein's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Muhlestein families in 1920.
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What did your Muhlestein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muhlestein. 50% of Muhlestein men worked as a Farming and 100% of Muhlestein women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Muhlestein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Muhlestein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muhlestein 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Muhlestein. 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 30 military records available for the last name Muhlestein. For the veterans among your Muhlestein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muhlestein lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Muhlestein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Muhlestein in 1968 was 81, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Muhlestein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muhlestein 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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