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Mues Family History

Mues Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: variant of Muhs.

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


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Where is the Mues family from?

You can see how Mues families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mues family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mues families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Mues families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Mues's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mues families in 1891.
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What did your Mues ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mues. 100% of Mues women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mues. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mues 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Mues. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mues. For the veterans among your Mues ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mues lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mues life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mues in 1963 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mues 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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