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Musgreaves Family History

Musgreaves 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: Musgraves, Musgrave, Musgrove, Greaves, Hargreaves, Graves

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Where is the Musgreaves family from?

You can see how Musgreaves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Musgreaves family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Musgreaves families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Musgreaves families living in Derbyshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Musgreaves's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Musgreaves families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Musgreaves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Musgreaves 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Musgreaves. 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 4 military records available for the last name Musgreaves. For the veterans among your Musgreaves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Musgreaves lifespan?

Average Musgreaves life expectancy in 1997 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Musgreaves 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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