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Muhlhausen Family History

Muhlhausen 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: Muehlhausen, Muhlhauser, Gehlhausen, Ohlhauser, Wellhausen, Muhlbauer

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Where is the Muhlhausen family from?

You can see how Muhlhausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muhlhausen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Muhlhausen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Muhlhausen families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Muhlhausen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Muhlhausen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muhlhausen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muhlhausen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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What Muhlhausen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 672 census records available for the last name Muhlhausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muhlhausen 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Muhlhausen. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Muhlhausen. For the veterans among your Muhlhausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muhlhausen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Muhlhausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Muhlhausen in 1961 was 65, and 70 in 2004.

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