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Muskey Family History

Muskey 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: Duskey, Huskey, Mussey, Muske, Buskey, Muckey, Luskey, Mulkey, Hussey

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Where is the Muskey family from?

You can see how Muskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muskey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Muskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Muskey families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Muskey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Muskey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muskey 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 Muskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muskey. 100% of Muskey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Muskey women worked as a Salesgirl.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    100%

What Muskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Muskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muskey 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Muskey. 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 34 military records available for the last name Muskey. For the veterans among your Muskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muskey lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Muskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Muskey in 1944 was 31, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Muskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muskey 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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