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Mustard Family History

Mustard Surname Meaning

English (mainly Durham): nickname or occupational name from Middle English mustard ‘mustard’ (Old French mostarde).

The allusion could perhaps be to someone with a sharp tongue but is probably usually to a dealer in mustard.

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


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Where is the Mustard family from?

You can see how Mustard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mustard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mustard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 108 Mustard families living in Durham. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mustard's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mustard families in 1891.
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What did your Mustard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mustard. 60% of Mustard men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Mustard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mustard were Bakers Helper and Shop Assistant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Retired Harness Maker
    20%
  • Bakers Helper
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Shop Assistant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Mustard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mustard 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mustard. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mustard. For the veterans among your Mustard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mustard lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Mustard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Mustard in 1949 was 34, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mustard 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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