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Muhlfelder Family History

Muhlfelder 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: Helder, Mueller, Mulder, Schlender, Melder, Schleider, Felder

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Where is the Muhlfelder family from?

You can see how Muhlfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muhlfelder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Muhlfelder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Muhlfelder families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Muhlfelder's in USA. New York had the highest population of Muhlfelder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muhlfelder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muhlfelder ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Muhlfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muhlfelder 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Muhlfelder. 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 134 military records available for the last name Muhlfelder. For the veterans among your Muhlfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muhlfelder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Muhlfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Muhlfelder in 1963 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

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