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Muhler Family History

Muhler 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: Muhle, Mahler, Mehler, Uhler, Mugler, Muller, Mohler, Buhler, Mule

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Where is the Muhler family from?

You can see how Muhler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muhler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Muhler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Muhler families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Muhler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Muhler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muhler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muhler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muhler. 40% of Muhler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Muhler women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    40%
  • Waiter
    20%
  • Farm Labor
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Muhler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muhler 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 538 immigration records available for the last name Muhler. 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 588 military records available for the last name Muhler. For the veterans among your Muhler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muhler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Muhler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Muhler in 1962 was 88, and 86 in 2003.

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