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Muhlig Family History

Muhlig 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: Uhlig, Muhle, Mullis, Muehling, Uhlir, Kulig, Mehling, Pullig, Muhl

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Where is the Muhlig family from?

You can see how Muhlig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muhlig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Muhlig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Muhlig families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Muhlig's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Muhlig families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muhlig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muhlig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muhlig. 100% of Muhlig women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Muhlig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muhlig 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Muhlig. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Muhlig. For the veterans among your Muhlig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muhlig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Muhlig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Muhlig in 1963 was 77, and 71 in 2004.

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