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Muhaw Family History

Muhaw 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: Muha, Mumaw, Mohan, Mura, Maw, Shaw, Mula, Haw, Muhle, Musa

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Where is the Muhaw family from?

You can see how Muhaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muhaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Muhaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Muhaw families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Muhaw's in USA. New York had the highest population of Muhaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muhaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muhaw ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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What Muhaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Muhaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muhaw 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Muhaw. 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 45 military records available for the last name Muhaw. For the veterans among your Muhaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muhaw lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Muhaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Muhaw in 1975 was 75, and 57 in 2004.

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