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Muhs Family History

Muhs Surname Meaning

German (Hamburg): variant of Muus or Muuss ‘mouse’. German: habitational name from Muss near Neuwied (Rhineland).

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


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You can see how Muhs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muhs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Muhs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Muhs families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Muhs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Muhs families in 1891.
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What did your Muhs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Muhs. 100% of Muhs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Muhs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muhs 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 795 immigration records available for the last name Muhs. 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 793 military records available for the last name Muhs. For the veterans among your Muhs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muhs lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Muhs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Muhs in 1952 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muhs 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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