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Musshafen Family History

Musshafen 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: Mussman, Mussen, Ulshafer, Mustafa, Musson, Mossman, Russman, Messman

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Where is the Musshafen family from?

You can see how Musshafen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Musshafen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Musshafen family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Musshafen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Musshafen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Musshafen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Musshafen 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Musshafen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Musshafen. For the veterans among your Musshafen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Musshafen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Musshafen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Musshafen in 1959 was 40, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Musshafen 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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