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Muslim Family History

Muslim 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: Maslin, Music, Musil, Mullis, Mustin, Muglia, Mullin, Muskin, Mule

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Where is the Muslim family from?

You can see how Muslim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muslim family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Muslim families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 18 Muslim families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Muslim's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Muslim families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muslim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Muslim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muslim 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Muslim. 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 105 military records available for the last name Muslim. For the veterans among your Muslim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muslim lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Muslim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Muslim in 1976 was 93, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Muslim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muslim 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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