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Muhs Family History

Muhs Name 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


Similar surnames: Mohs, Kuhs, Fuhs, Muhl, Ruhs, Muhr, Nuhn, Buhs, Luks, Kuhn

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Where is the Muhs family from?

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 1880 there were 67 Muhs families living in Iowa. This was about 38% of all the recorded Muhs's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Muhs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muhs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muhs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muhs. 29% of Muhs men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Muhs women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muhs were Farm Laborer and Cook. .

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Cook
    13%
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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 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 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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