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Muskus Family History

Muskus 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: Malkus, Mikus, Minkus, Muskat, Muska, Gustus, Markus, Puskas, Mickus

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Where is the Muskus family from?

You can see how Muskus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muskus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Muskus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Muskus family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Muskus's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Muskus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muskus 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 Muskus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sorter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muskus. 50% of Muskus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Muskus women worked as a Sorter.

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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
    50%
  • Gardener
    30%
  • Weaver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sorter
    100%

What Muskus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Muskus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muskus 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Muskus. 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 86 military records available for the last name Muskus. For the veterans among your Muskus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muskus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Muskus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Muskus in 1962 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Muskus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muskus 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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