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Muchison Family History

Muchison 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: Murchison, Atchison, Mathison, Richison, Hutchison, Etchison, Musson

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Where is the Muchison family from?

You can see how Muchison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muchison family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Muchison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Muchison families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Muchison's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Muchison families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muchison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Muchison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muchison. 100% of Muchison men worked as a Farming and 100% of Muchison women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Muchison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Muchison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muchison 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Muchison. 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 48 military records available for the last name Muchison. For the veterans among your Muchison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muchison lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Muchison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Muchison in 1978 was 68, and 68 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Muchison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muchison 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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