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Mussel Family History

Mussel Surname Meaning

see Mussell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mussel family from?

You can see how Mussel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mussel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mussel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Mussel families living in Dorset. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mussel's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Mussel families in 1891.
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What did your Mussel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mussel. 100% of Mussel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mussel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mussel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mussel 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Mussel. 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 358 military records available for the last name Mussel. For the veterans among your Mussel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mussel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Mussel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mussel in 1958 was 60, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mussel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mussel 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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