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Muise Family History

Muise Surname Meaning

Altered form of French (Seine-Maritime) Mius: nickname from regional French mius ‘better’.

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


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Where is the Muise family from?

You can see how Muise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muise family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Muise families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Muise families living in Surrey. This was about 45% of all the recorded Muise's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Muise families in 1891.
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What did your Muise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muise. 23% of Muise men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Muise women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muise were Carpenter and Nurse Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Fisherman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Domestic
    12%
  • Nurse Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Muise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muise 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Muise. 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 Muise. For the veterans among your Muise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muise lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Muise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Muise in 1957 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muise 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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