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Mussat Family History

Mussat 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, Muscat, Mussa, Musson, Musa, Massa, Bussan, Musso, Mussman

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Where is the Mussat family from?

You can see how Mussat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mussat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mussat family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mussat's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Mussat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mussat 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 Mussat ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Coal Salesman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Mussat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Mussat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mussat 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Mussat. 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 17 military records available for the last name Mussat. For the veterans among your Mussat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mussat lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mussat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mussat in 1966 was 49, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mussat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mussat 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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