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Mutson Family History

Mutson 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: Musson, Mutton, Matson, Hutson, Dutson, Butson, Munson, Lutton, Muto

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Where is the Mutson family from?

You can see how Mutson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mutson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mutson families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Mutson families living in Perthshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mutson's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mutson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Mutson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mutson 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Mutson. 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 military records available for the last name Mutson. For the veterans among your Mutson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mutson lifespan?

Average Mutson life expectancy in 1967 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mutson 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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