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Muddell Family History

Muddell Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mundell, Ruddell, Rundell, Caddell, Reddell, Riddell, Waddell

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Where is the Muddell family from?

You can see how Muddell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muddell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Muddell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Muddell families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Muddell's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Muddell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muddell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muddell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Day Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muddell. 100% of Muddell men worked as a Day Laborer. .

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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

  • Day Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Muddell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muddell 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Muddell. 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 76 military records available for the last name Muddell. For the veterans among your Muddell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muddell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Muddell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Muddell in 1965 was 76, and 94 in 2003.

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