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Mugler Family History

Mugler Surname Meaning

South German: nickname for a portly individual from a shortened form of mugeler ‘plump man’.

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


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Where is the Mugler family from?

You can see how Mugler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mugler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mugler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mugler families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mugler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mugler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mugler 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 Mugler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mugler. 31% of Mugler men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Mugler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mugler were Merchant and Housekeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Farm Operator
    18%
  • Engineer
    9%
  • Merchant
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Mugler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mugler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mugler 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 546 immigration records available for the last name Mugler. 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 458 military records available for the last name Mugler. For the veterans among your Mugler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mugler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mugler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mugler in 1962 was 87, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mugler 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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