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Muskrat Family History

Muskrat 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: Muskat, Muska, Muscat, Murat, Mura, Murray, Musa, Miska, Misra, Murra

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Where is the Muskrat family from?

You can see how Muskrat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muskrat family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Muskrat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Muskrat family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Muskrat's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Muskrat families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muskrat 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 Muskrat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muskrat. 60% of Muskrat men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Muskrat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 947 census records available for the last name Muskrat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muskrat 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Muskrat. 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 202 military records available for the last name Muskrat. For the veterans among your Muskrat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muskrat lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Muskrat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Muskrat in 1967 was 79, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Muskrat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muskrat 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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