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Mussehl Family History

Mussehl 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: Mussell, Russell, Fussell, Munsell, Mussen, Mussey, Possehl, Missel

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Where is the Mussehl family from?

You can see how Mussehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mussehl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mussehl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Mussehl families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mussehl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mussehl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mussehl 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 Mussehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Car Unloader and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mussehl. 50% of Mussehl men worked as a Car Unloader and 100% of Mussehl women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Car Unloader
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Mussehl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 864 census records available for the last name Mussehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mussehl 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Mussehl. 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 165 military records available for the last name Mussehl. For the veterans among your Mussehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mussehl lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mussehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mussehl in 1952 was 48, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mussehl 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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