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Muessig Family History

Muessig Surname Meaning

German (Müssig): nickname for an idle person from Middle High German müessic ‘leisured without pressing work’. Compare Mesick.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Muessig family from?

You can see how Muessig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muessig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Muessig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Muessig families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Muessig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Muessig families in 1880.
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What did your Muessig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muessig. 42% of Muessig men worked as a Baker and 34% of Muessig women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muessig were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Baker
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Muessig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Muessig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muessig 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Muessig. 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 309 military records available for the last name Muessig. For the veterans among your Muessig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muessig lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Muessig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Muessig in 1956 was 49, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muessig 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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