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Musante Family History

Musante Surname Meaning

Italian (Genoa): nickname for an idle person derived from the verb musare and meaning literally ‘(one) who lazes about’.

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


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Where is the Musante family from?

You can see how Musante families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Musante family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Musante families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Musante families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Musante's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Musante families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Musante surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Musante ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Musante. 19% of Musante men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Musante women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Musante were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    19%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Musante. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Musante 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Musante. 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 656 military records available for the last name Musante. For the veterans among your Musante ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Musante lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Musante life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Musante in 1960 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Musante 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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