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Muder Family History

Muder 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: Moder, Mader, Puder, Buder, Ruder, Mulder, Muter, Kuder, Murer, Muser

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Where is the Muder family from?

You can see how Muder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Muder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Muder family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Muder's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Muder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muder. 48% of Muder men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Muder women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muder were Shipping Clerk and Housewife. .

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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
    48%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Shipping Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Muder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muder 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Muder. 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 410 military records available for the last name Muder. For the veterans among your Muder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muder lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Muder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Muder in 1953 was 44, and 90 in 2003.

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