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Musto Family History

Musto Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex and Gloucestershire): habitational name from one or more of numerous places with names derived from Old English mōt-stōw ‘meeting-place’ such as Motslow Hill in Stoneleigh (Warwicks), Moustows Manor in Henfield (Sussex), and a lost Mustouwe in Layer de la Haye (Essex).

Italian: probably from Greek moustos Latin mustus ‘must’ (fermenting wine), hence perhaps a nickname for someone who made wine.

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


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Where is the Musto family from?

You can see how Musto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Musto family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Musto families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 76 Musto families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Musto's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Musto families in 1891.
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What did your Musto ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Musto. 29% of Musto men worked as a Gardener and 72% of Musto women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Musto were Cinema Operator and Shorthand Typist.

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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

  • Gardener
    29%
  • Builders Labourer
    29%
  • Radio Service Engineer
    15%
  • Cinema Operator
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Ladies Hairdresser
    4%
  • Shorthand Typist
    4%

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Musto. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Musto. For the veterans among your Musto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Musto lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Musto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Musto in 1949 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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