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Muhlen Family History

Muhlen 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: Mullen, Muhle, Mule, Mehle, Cullen, Murley, Bullen, Millen, Bohlen

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Where is the Muhlen family from?

You can see how Muhlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muhlen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Muhlen family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Muhlen's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Muhlen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muhlen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muhlen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Muhlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muhlen 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Muhlen. 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 664 military records available for the last name Muhlen. For the veterans among your Muhlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muhlen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Muhlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Muhlen in 1968 was 83, and 50 in 2004.

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