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Musten Family History

Musten 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: Muster, Muston, Masten, Rusten, Austen, Mussen, Mustin, Justen

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Where is the Musten family from?

You can see how Musten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Musten family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Musten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Musten families living in Arkansas. This was about 36% of all the recorded Musten's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Musten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Musten 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 Musten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Musten. 60% of Musten men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Musten women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Musten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Musten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Musten 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Musten. 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 105 military records available for the last name Musten. For the veterans among your Musten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Musten lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Musten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Musten in 1957 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Musten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Musten 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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