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Muffley Family History

Muffley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Muffele a nickname for a surly person from a diminutive of Muff.

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


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Where is the Muffley family from?

You can see how Muffley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muffley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Muffley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Muffley families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Muffley's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Muffley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muffley 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 Muffley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muffley. 35% of Muffley men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Muffley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muffley were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%

What Muffley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Muffley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muffley 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Muffley. 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 550 military records available for the last name Muffley. For the veterans among your Muffley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muffley lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Muffley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Muffley in 1958 was 60, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muffley 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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