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Muehlmeier Family History

Muehlmeier 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: Muehlbauer, Muehleisen, Buchmeier, Muehlberger, Kohlmeier, Wehmeier

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Where is the Muehlmeier family from?

You can see how Muehlmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muehlmeier family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Muehlmeier families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Muehlmeier's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Muehlmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muehlmeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muehlmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muehlmeier. 50% of Muehlmeier 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Muehlmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Muehlmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muehlmeier 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Muehlmeier. 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 19 military records available for the last name Muehlmeier. For the veterans among your Muehlmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muehlmeier lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Muehlmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Muehlmeier in 1960 was 66, and 87 in 2004.

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