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Muys Family History

Muys 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: Muns, Buys, Mays, Mues, Muhs, May, Mule, Mun, Moss, Mura

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Where is the Muys family from?

You can see how Muys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muys family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Muys family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Muys's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Muys families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muys 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 Muys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muys. 100% of Muys 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Muys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muys 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Muys. 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 26 military records available for the last name Muys. For the veterans among your Muys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muys lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Muys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Muys in 1967 was 78, and 24 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muys 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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