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Muhlfeld Family History

Muhlfeld 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: Saalfeld, Muhle, Rehfeld, Mattfeld, Mulford, Merfeld, Mule, Mansfield

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Where is the Muhlfeld family from?

You can see how Muhlfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muhlfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Muhlfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Muhlfeld families living in New York. This was about 65% of all the recorded Muhlfeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Muhlfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muhlfeld 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 Muhlfeld ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Muhlfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Muhlfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muhlfeld 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Muhlfeld. 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 467 military records available for the last name Muhlfeld. For the veterans among your Muhlfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muhlfeld lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Muhlfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Muhlfeld in 1962 was 83, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Muhlfeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muhlfeld 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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