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Mui Family History

Mui Surname Meaning

Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname 梅 see Mei Tongan and Samoan: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Mui family from?

You can see how Mui families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mui family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mui families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Mui family living in Midlothian. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mui's in Scotland. Midlothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Mui families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mui surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mui ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Mechanist was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mui. 100% of Mui men worked as a Mechanist.

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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 1921

  • Mechanist
    100%

What Mui family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 847 census records available for the last name Mui. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mui 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mui. 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 116 military records available for the last name Mui. For the veterans among your Mui ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mui lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mui life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mui in 1966 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mui 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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