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Muscara Family History

Muscara Surname Meaning

Italian (southern; also Muscarà): occupational name from Greek mo(u)scharas ‘calf breeder trader’ (from moschos ‘calf’).

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


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Where is the Muscara family from?

You can see how Muscara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muscara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Muscara families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Muscara's in USA. New York had the highest population of Muscara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muscara 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 Muscara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muscara. 50% of Muscara men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Muscara women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muscara were New Worker and Dressmaker.

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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
    50%
  • Longshoreman
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Dressmaker
    34%

What Muscara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Muscara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muscara 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Muscara. 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 206 military records available for the last name Muscara. For the veterans among your Muscara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muscara lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Muscara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Muscara in 1963 was 70, and 92 in 2004.

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