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Musby Family History

Musby 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: Mosby, Busby, Lusby, Mumby, Husby, Pusey, Musto, Hubby, Musa, Gunby

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Where is the Musby family from?

You can see how Musby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Musby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Musby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Musby families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Musby's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Musby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Musby 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 123 census records available for the last name Musby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Musby 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Musby. 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 9 military records available for the last name Musby. For the veterans among your Musby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Musby lifespan?

Average Musby life expectancy in 1987 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Musby 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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