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Muishead Family History

Muishead 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: Muirhead, Umstead, Bumstead, Mcshea, Milstead, Leithead, Burkhead

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Where is the Muishead family from?

You can see how Muishead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muishead family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Muishead families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Muishead families living in Norfolk. This was about 75% of all the recorded Muishead's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Muishead families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Muishead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muishead 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Muishead. 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 2 military records available for the last name Muishead. For the veterans among your Muishead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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