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Mouss Family History

Mouss Surname 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: Moss, Mauss, Moussa, Mousa, Mouse, Morss, Ross, Moses, House, Mould

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Where is the Mouss family from?

You can see how Mouss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mouss family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Mouss families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Mouss family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mouss's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mouss families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mouss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mouss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Musicians was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mouss. 50% of Mouss men worked as a Musicians.

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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

  • Musicians
    50%
  • Painter
    50%

What Mouss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Mouss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mouss 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Mouss. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Mouss. For the veterans among your Mouss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mouss lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Mouss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mouss in 1975 was 68, and 87 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mouss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mouss ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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