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Muhleman Family History

Muhleman Name Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Mühlemann: occupational name for a miller or worker at a mill from Middle High German mül(e) ‘mill’ + man ‘man’.

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


Similar surnames: Mehlman, Moehlman, Musselman, Eshleman, Bultman, Bullerman, Buseman

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Where is the Muhleman family from?

You can see how Muhleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muhleman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Muhleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Muhleman families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Muhleman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Muhleman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muhleman 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 Muhleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muhleman. 29% of Muhleman men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Muhleman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muhleman were Farmer and House Work. .

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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

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Household
    17%
  • House Work
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Muhleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muhleman 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Muhleman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 343 military records available for the last name Muhleman. For the veterans among your Muhleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muhleman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Muhleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Muhleman in 1958 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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