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Musholt Family History

Musholt 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: Muscott, Rosholt, Musolf, Musto, Musson, Holt, Muhle, Bushong, Muston

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Where is the Musholt family from?

You can see how Musholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Musholt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Musholt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Musholt families living in Illinois. This was about 69% of all the recorded Musholt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Musholt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Musholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Musholt 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Musholt. 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 182 military records available for the last name Musholt. For the veterans among your Musholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Musholt lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Musholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Musholt in 1977 was 57, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Musholt 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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