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Muffitt Family History

Muffitt Surname Meaning

see Moffat.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Muffitt family from?

You can see how Muffitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muffitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Muffitt families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Muffitt families living in Yorkshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Muffitt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Muffitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muffitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muffitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Muffitt. 100% of Muffitt men worked as a General Farm Labourer and 100% of Muffitt 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Farm Labourer
    100%

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 Muffitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muffitt 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Muffitt. 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 131 military records available for the last name Muffitt. For the veterans among your Muffitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muffitt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Muffitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Muffitt in 1965 was 70, and 86 in 2004.

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