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Muddy Family History

Muddy 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: Mudd, Mudry, Huddy, Duddy, Ruddy, Mundy, Cuddy, Maddy, Luddy, Murdy

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Where is the Muddy family from?

You can see how Muddy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muddy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Muddy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Muddy family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Muddy's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Muddy families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Muddy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muddy 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Muddy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Muddy. For the veterans among your Muddy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muddy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1980, in the United States, Muddy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Muddy in 1965 was 76, and 83 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muddy 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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