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Muza Family History

Muza Surname Meaning

Croatian (Muža): probably a nickname or status name derived from muž ‘villager peasant’ (literally ‘man’).

Polish (also Muža): nickname from Kashubian muża ‘cow; stout corpulent woman; slouch oaf’. The surname is typical of northern Kashubia (part of Pomerania in Poland).

Basque: nickname from muza ‘black stain’. It probably originates from Balmaseda in Biscay (Basque Country Spain).

African (Zimbabwe): unexplained.

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


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You can see how Muza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muza family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Muza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Muza families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Muza's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Muza families in 1880.
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What did your Muza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muza. 62% of Muza men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Tavern Prop
    12%

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Census Records

There are 760 census records available for the last name Muza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muza 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Muza. 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 182 military records available for the last name Muza. For the veterans among your Muza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muza lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Muza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Muza in 1944 was 30, and 79 in 2004.

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