This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Muso family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Muso Family History

Muso 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: Muto, Musto, Musa, Muro, Musso, Amuso, Musco, Muno, Huso, Muse

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Muso family from?

You can see how Muso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muso family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Muso families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Muso family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Muso's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Muso families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Muso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muso. 40% of Muso men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Muso | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Landscape
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

What Muso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Muso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muso census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Muso

Passenger Lists

There are 102 immigration records available for the last name Muso. 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.

View all Muso immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 288 military records available for the last name Muso. For the veterans among your Muso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Muso military records

You've only scratched the surface of Muso family history

Discover More

What is the average Muso lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Muso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Muso in 1952 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Muso

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muso 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Muso family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial