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Muskett Family History

Muskett Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): nickname from Old French mouschet mousquet ‘male (tercel) of a small hawk especially a sparrowhawk’

from a diminutive of mouche ‘fly’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Muskett family from?

You can see how Muskett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muskett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Muskett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 99 Muskett families living in Lancashire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Muskett's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Muskett families in 1891.
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What did your Muskett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Muskett. 11% of Muskett men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Muskett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muskett were Woollen Spinner and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Bricklayer
    8%
  • Woollen Spinner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Muskett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muskett 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 917 immigration records available for the last name Muskett. 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 717 military records available for the last name Muskett. For the veterans among your Muskett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muskett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Muskett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Muskett in 1962 was 72, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muskett 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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