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Muhme Family History

Muhme 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: Muhle, Mumme, Mule, Mehle, Mumm, Duhe, Mahle, Muha, Hume, Myhre

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Where is the Muhme family from?

You can see how Muhme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muhme family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Muhme families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Muhme families living in Michigan. This was about 73% of all the recorded Muhme's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Muhme families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muhme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muhme ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Muhme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muhme 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Muhme. 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 43 military records available for the last name Muhme. For the veterans among your Muhme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muhme lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Muhme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Muhme in 1963 was 66, and 81 in 2000.

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