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Mussom Family History

Mussom 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: Musson, Musso, Russom, Musto, Mosso, Muston, Bossom, Masson, Masso

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Where is the Mussom family from?

You can see how Mussom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mussom family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Mussom families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mussom's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Mussom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mussom 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 Mussom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mussom. 100% of Mussom women worked as a House 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • House Duties
    100%

What Mussom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Mussom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mussom 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mussom. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mussom. For the veterans among your Mussom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mussom lifespan?

Average Mussom life expectancy in 2001 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mussom 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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