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Muscott Family History

Muscott Surname Meaning

English (Northamptonshire): habitational name from Muscott, a minor place in Northamptonshire named from Old English mūs ‘mouse’ + cot ‘cottage’.

This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Muscott family from?

You can see how Muscott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muscott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Muscott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Muscott families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Muscott's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Muscott families in 1891.
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What did your Muscott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Muscott. 100% of Muscott men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 93% of Muscott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter joiner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Restaurant Supervisor
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Muscott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muscott 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Muscott. 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 198 military records available for the last name Muscott. For the veterans among your Muscott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muscott lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Muscott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Muscott in 1965 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muscott 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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