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Muser Family History

Muser Surname Meaning

South German (Müser): variant of Moser.

Swiss German: occupational name or nickname for a catcher of moles.

These moles were called Schermaus in Switzerland.

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


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Where is the Muser family from?

You can see how Muser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Muser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Muser families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Muser's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Muser families in 1891.
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What did your Muser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muser. 27% of Muser men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Muser women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muser were Truck Driver and House W.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • House W
    25%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 989 immigration records available for the last name Muser. 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 Muser. For the veterans among your Muser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muser lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Muser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Muser in 1958 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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