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Muffat Family History

Muffat 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: Moffat, Muskat, Moffet, Muscat, Moffatt, Muff, Buffa, Murat, Moffit

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Where is the Muffat family from?

You can see how Muffat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muffat family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Muffat families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 5 Muffat families living in Angus. This was about 56% of all the recorded Muffat's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Muffat families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muffat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Muffat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muffat 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Muffat. 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 93 military records available for the last name Muffat. For the veterans among your Muffat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muffat lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Muffat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Muffat in 1964 was 70, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muffat 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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