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Mushell Family History

Mushell 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: Mussell, Meshell, Bushell, Rishell, Russell, Fussell, Austell, Shell

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Where is the Mushell family from?

You can see how Mushell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mushell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mushell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Mushell families living in Norfolk. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mushell's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Mushell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mushell 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 222 census records available for the last name Mushell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mushell 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Mushell. 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 22 military records available for the last name Mushell. For the veterans among your Mushell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mushell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Mushell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mushell in 1969 was 76, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mushell 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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