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Musser Family History

Musser Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Moser. South German: unexplained. This surname is rare in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Musser family from?

You can see how Musser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Musser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Musser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Musser families living in Yorkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Musser's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Musser families in 1891.
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What did your Musser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Musser. 100% of Musser 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%

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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Musser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Musser 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Musser. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Musser. For the veterans among your Musser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Musser lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Musser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Musser in 1943 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Musser 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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