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Muerdter Family History

Muerdter 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: Huerter, Muenster, Verdier, Medler, Herder, Meister, Mercer, Muster

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Where is the Muerdter family from?

You can see how Muerdter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muerdter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Muerdter families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Muerdter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Muerdter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muerdter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muerdter ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Muerdter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muerdter 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Muerdter. 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 9 military records available for the last name Muerdter. For the veterans among your Muerdter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muerdter lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Muerdter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Muerdter in 1966 was 82, and 94 in 2003.

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