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Muffett Family History

Muffett Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Moffatt.

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


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Where is the Muffett family from?

You can see how Muffett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muffett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Muffett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Muffett families living in Yorkshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Muffett's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Muffett families in 1891.
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What did your Muffett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Muffett. 34% of Muffett men worked as an Incapacitated and 85% of Muffett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muffett were General Labourer and Laundress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • General Farm Labourer
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Laundress
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Muffett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muffett 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Muffett. 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 522 military records available for the last name Muffett. For the veterans among your Muffett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muffett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Muffett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Muffett in 1963 was 69, and 89 in 2004.

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