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Mushow Family History

Mushow 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: Muchow, Musto, Musson, Muston, Musso, Maslow, Rushlow, Musco, Mishoe

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Where is the Mushow family from?

You can see how Mushow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mushow family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mushow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mushow family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mushow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mushow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mushow 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 98 census records available for the last name Mushow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mushow 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Mushow. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mushow. For the veterans among your Mushow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mushow lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Mushow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mushow in 1970 was 61, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mushow 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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