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Mussellman Family History

Mussellman 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: Musselman, Fusselman, Usselman, Sellman, Kesselman, Mellman, Spellman

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Where is the Mussellman family from?

You can see how Mussellman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mussellman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mussellman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mussellman families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Mussellman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Mussellman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mussellman 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 Mussellman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mussellman. 50% of Mussellman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Odd Jobs
    25%

What Mussellman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Mussellman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mussellman 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Mussellman. 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 47 military records available for the last name Mussellman. For the veterans among your Mussellman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mussellman lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Mussellman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mussellman in 1981 was 64, and 93 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mussellman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mussellman 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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