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Muyers Family History

Muyers 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: Moyers, Myers, Meyers, Mayers, Buyers, Meyer, Mayer, Byers, Guyer

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Where is the Muyers family from?

You can see how Muyers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muyers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Muyers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Muyers families living in Michigan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Muyers's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Muyers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muyers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muyers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muyers. 100% of Muyers women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Muyers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muyers 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Muyers. 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 Muyers. For the veterans among your Muyers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muyers lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Muyers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Muyers in 1977 was 69, and 81 in 1994.

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