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Muessen Family History

Muessen 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: Mussen, Messer, Musson, Jessen, Kessen, Riessen, Munsen, Nessen

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Where is the Muessen family from?

You can see how Muessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muessen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Muessen family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Muessen's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Muessen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muessen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Muessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muessen 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Muessen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Muessen. For the veterans among your Muessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muessen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Muessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Muessen in 1965 was 65, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muessen 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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