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Mullenbach Name Meaning

German: variant of Mühlenbach a topographic name for someone living by a mill stream from Middle High German mül(e) ‘mill’ + bach ‘stream’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hollerbach, Leinbach, Kallenbach, Achenbach, Eisenbach, Weidenbach

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Where is the Mullenbach family from?

You can see how Mullenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mullenbach family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mullenbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Mullenbach families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mullenbach's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mullenbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mullenbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mullenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mullenbach. 77% of Mullenbach men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Mullenbach women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mullenbach were Engineer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    77%
  • Janitor
    12%
  • Engineer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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What Mullenbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 938 census records available for the last name Mullenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mullenbach 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Mullenbach. 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 280 military records available for the last name Mullenbach. For the veterans among your Mullenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mullenbach lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mullenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mullenbach in 1950 was 49, and 47 in 2004.

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