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Mausa Family History

Mausa 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: Musa, Maus, Massa, Maura, Maust, Mauss, Mousa, Mura, Basa, Mars

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Where is the Mausa family from?

You can see how Mausa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mausa family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mausa families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Mausa families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Mausa's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Mausa families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mausa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mausa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Mausa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mausa 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Mausa. 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 19 military records available for the last name Mausa. For the veterans among your Mausa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mausa lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Mausa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mausa in 1973 was 49, and 77 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mausa 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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