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Mussay Family History

Mussay 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: Mussey, Mussa, Hussey, Musson, Murray, Massey, Bussey, Musa, Massa

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Where is the Mussay family from?

You can see how Mussay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mussay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mussay families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Mussay families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mussay's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mussay families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mussay 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 Mussay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mussay. 100% of Mussay 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
    100%

What Mussay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Mussay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mussay 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Mussay. 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 45 military records available for the last name Mussay. For the veterans among your Mussay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mussay lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Mussay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mussay in 1974 was 84, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mussay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mussay 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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