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Musken Family History

Musken 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: Mussen, Muske, Muskin, Mullen, Musson, Muster, Ruskin, Muston, Duskey

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Where is the Musken family from?

You can see how Musken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Musken family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Musken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Musken families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Musken's in USA. New York had the highest population of Musken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Musken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Musken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dig Coal was the top reported job for people in the USA named Musken. 100% of Musken men worked as a Dig Coal.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Dig Coal
    100%

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Musken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Musken 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Musken. 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 19 military records available for the last name Musken. For the veterans among your Musken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Musken lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1999, in the United States, Musken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Musken in 1993 was 94, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Musken 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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