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Mussem Family History

Mussem 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: Mussen, Mussey, Musser, Messer, Masse, Hussey, Musson, Massey, Bussey

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Where is the Mussem family from?

You can see how Mussem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mussem family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Mussem family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mussem's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mussem families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mussem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Mussem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mussem 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mussem. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mussem. For the veterans among your Mussem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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