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Muhm Family History

Muhm 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: Mumm, Muha, Muhr, Muhl, Muhs, Mihm, Mule, Mun, Mura, Rahm

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Where is the Muhm family from?

You can see how Muhm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muhm family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Muhm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Muhm families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Muhm's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Muhm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muhm 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 641 census records available for the last name Muhm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muhm 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Muhm. 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 150 military records available for the last name Muhm. For the veterans among your Muhm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muhm lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2000, in the United States, Muhm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Muhm in 1953 was 53, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muhm 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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