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Muehlbauer Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Mühlbauer): occupational name from German Mühlbauer ‘millwright mill builder’ Middle High German mül(e) ‘mill’ + būwære ‘builder’. Compare Milbauer and Muhlbauer .

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


Similar surnames: Mueller, Muhlbauer, Mehlman, Neubauer, Lehenbauer, Melber, Steinbauer

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Where is the Muehlbauer family from?

You can see how Muehlbauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muehlbauer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Muehlbauer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 21% of all the recorded Muehlbauer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Muehlbauer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muehlbauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muehlbauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muehlbauer. 27% of Muehlbauer men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Muehlbauer women worked as a Proprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muehlbauer were New Worker and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Muehlbauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muehlbauer 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Muehlbauer. 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 485 military records available for the last name Muehlbauer. For the veterans among your Muehlbauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muehlbauer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Muehlbauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Muehlbauer in 1962 was 73, and 81 in 2004.

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