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Muhlenfeld Family History

Muhlenfeld 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: Ihlenfeld, Schoenfeld, Ehrenfeld, Ihlenfeldt, Rubenfeld, Kleinfeld

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Where is the Muhlenfeld family from?

You can see how Muhlenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muhlenfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Muhlenfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Muhlenfeld families living in Maryland. This was about 86% of all the recorded Muhlenfeld's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Muhlenfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muhlenfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muhlenfeld ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Muhlenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muhlenfeld 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Muhlenfeld. 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 143 military records available for the last name Muhlenfeld. For the veterans among your Muhlenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muhlenfeld lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Muhlenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Muhlenfeld in 1964 was 75, and 63 in 2004.

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