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Musk Family History

Musk Surname Meaning

English (mainly Suffolk): variant of Must. English (mainly Suffolk): alternatively perhaps in some cases from Middle English muske ‘musk’ (Old French musc). As well as denoting the fragrant secretion from the oriental musk deer (used for perfume and in medicines), the word was sometimes applied to the sap of tree and other plants.

This English surname may also be of Dutch origin (see 4 below). Americanized form of Dutch Musch ‘sparrow’. Dutch: nickname or metonymic occupational name from muskus ‘musk’ (see 2 above).

This surname is very rare in the Netherlands.

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


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Where is the Musk family from?

You can see how Musk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Musk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Musk families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 148 Musk families living in Suffolk. This was about 21% of all the recorded Musk's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Musk families in 1891.
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What did your Musk ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Musk. 14% of Musk men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 72% of Musk women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Musk were Bricklayer and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agricultural Labourer
    14%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    14%
  • Farm Labourer
    14%
  • Bricklayer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Musk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Musk 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 835 immigration records available for the last name Musk. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Musk. For the veterans among your Musk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Musk lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Musk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Musk in 1958 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

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