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Muey Family History

Muey 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: Duey, Huey, Mey, Mues, May, Mule, Mun, Mura, Bury, Rey

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Where is the Muey family from?

You can see how Muey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Muey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Muey families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Muey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Muey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Muey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muey 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Muey. 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 15 military records available for the last name Muey. For the veterans among your Muey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muey lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Muey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Muey in 1977 was 72, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muey 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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