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Muses Family History

Muses 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: Moses, Muse, Muser, Musel, Mues, Mule, Miles, Moss, Buss, Maser

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Where is the Muses family from?

You can see how Muses families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muses family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Muses families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Muses families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Muses's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Muses families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muses 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 Muses ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Wireman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muses. 100% of Muses men worked as a Wireman.

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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

  • Wireman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Muses. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muses 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Muses. 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 30 military records available for the last name Muses. For the veterans among your Muses ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muses lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Muses life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Muses in 1966 was 81, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muses 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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