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Muters Family History

Muters 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: Muter, Muster, Matters, Mates, Peters, Waters, Buter, Moyers, Myers

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Where is the Muters family from?

You can see how Muters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muters family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Muters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Muters families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Muters's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Muters families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muters 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 Muters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muters. 50% of Muters 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Muters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Muters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muters 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Muters. 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 27 military records available for the last name Muters. For the veterans among your Muters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muters lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Muters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Muters in 1971 was 84, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muters 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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