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Muhlbach Family History

Muhlbach Surname Meaning

German (Mühlbach): topographic name meaning ‘mill stream’.

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


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Where is the Muhlbach family from?

You can see how Muhlbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muhlbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Muhlbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Muhlbach families living in Nebraska. This was about 33% of all the recorded Muhlbach's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Muhlbach families in 1880.
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What did your Muhlbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Muhlbach. 100% of Muhlbach men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Muhlbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 979 census records available for the last name Muhlbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muhlbach 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Muhlbach. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Muhlbach. For the veterans among your Muhlbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muhlbach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Muhlbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Muhlbach in 1963 was 69, and 78 in 2003.

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