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Muskelley Family History

Muskelley 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: Roskelley, Skelley, Shelley, Selley, O'kelley, Miskelly, Bulkeley

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Where is the Muskelley family from?

You can see how Muskelley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muskelley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Muskelley families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Muskelley's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Muskelley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muskelley 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 73 census records available for the last name Muskelley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muskelley 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Muskelley. 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 14 military records available for the last name Muskelley. For the veterans among your Muskelley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muskelley lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Muskelley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Muskelley in 1970 was 88, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muskelley 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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