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Muyen Family History

Muyen 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: Mayen, Muren, Mule, Mun, Mullen, Meyer, Mayer, Uren, Buren, Ruen

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Where is the Muyen family from?

You can see how Muyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muyen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Muyen families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Muyen family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Muyen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Muyen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Muyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muyen 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Muyen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Muyen. For the veterans among your Muyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muyen lifespan?

Average Muyen life expectancy in 1981 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muyen 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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