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Mussetter Family History

Mussetter 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: Mussett, Lassetter, Setter, Russett, Muster, Bessette, Mutter

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Where is the Mussetter family from?

You can see how Mussetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mussetter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mussetter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Mussetter families living in Maryland. This was about 63% of all the recorded Mussetter's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Mussetter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mussetter 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 Mussetter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mussetter. 40% of Mussetter men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Foreman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

What Mussetter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mussetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mussetter 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Mussetter. 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 201 military records available for the last name Mussetter. For the veterans among your Mussetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mussetter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mussetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mussetter in 1962 was 78, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mussetter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mussetter 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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