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Muhlenstedt Family History

Muhlenstedt 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: Mahlstedt, Muhlestein, Wallerstedt, Nienstedt, Ahlstedt, Bohnstedt

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Where is the Muhlenstedt family from?

You can see how Muhlenstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muhlenstedt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Muhlenstedt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Muhlenstedt families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Muhlenstedt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Muhlenstedt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muhlenstedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muhlenstedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muhlenstedt. 100% of Muhlenstedt 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Muhlenstedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Muhlenstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muhlenstedt 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Muhlenstedt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Muhlenstedt. For the veterans among your Muhlenstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muhlenstedt lifespan?

Average Muhlenstedt life expectancy in 1974 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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