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Muh Family History

Muh 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: Mun, Mu, Muth, Muha, Suh, Muhr, Kuh, Muhl, Much, Luh

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Where is the Muh family from?

You can see how Muh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Muh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Muh families living in Mississippi. This was about 29% of all the recorded Muh's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Muh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muh ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Muh ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Muh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muh 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Muh. 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 72 military records available for the last name Muh. For the veterans among your Muh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Muh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Muh in 1966 was 72, and 62 in 2003.

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