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Musell Family History

Musell 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: Munsell, Mussell, Musella, Musel, Mansell, Gesell, Kusel, Sell

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Where is the Musell family from?

You can see how Musell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Musell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Musell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Musell families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Musell's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Musell families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Musell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Musell 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Musell. 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 18 military records available for the last name Musell. For the veterans among your Musell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Musell lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Musell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Musell in 1974 was 87, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Musell 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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