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Mugel Family History

Mugel 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: Kugel, Gugel, Pugel, Magel, Mogel, Musel, Hugel, Mule, Engel, Angel

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Where is the Mugel family from?

You can see how Mugel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mugel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mugel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Mugel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Mugel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mugel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mugel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mugel ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mugel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Mugel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mugel 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Mugel. 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 352 military records available for the last name Mugel. For the veterans among your Mugel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mugel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Mugel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mugel in 1974 was 37, and 86 in 2003.

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