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Musgove Family History

Musgove 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: Musgrove, Musgrave, Mustoe, Mosgrove, Musto, Musson, Cosgrove, Muston

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Where is the Musgove family from?

You can see how Musgove families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Musgove family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Musgove family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Musgove's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Musgove families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Musgove 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 61 census records available for the last name Musgove. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Musgove 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Musgove. 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 6 military records available for the last name Musgove. For the veterans among your Musgove ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Musgove lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Musgove life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Musgove in 1970 was 69, and 69 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Musgove 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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