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Meulen Family History

Meulen 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: Medlen, Mellen, Mule, Mullen, Mehle, Melin, Medley, Ellen, Melle

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Where is the Meulen family from?

You can see how Meulen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meulen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Meulen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meulen family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meulen's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Meulen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meulen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meulen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Dairy Hand
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meulen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meulen 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Meulen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 333 military records available for the last name Meulen. For the veterans among your Meulen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meulen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Meulen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Meulen in 1964 was 66, and 57 in 2004.

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