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Muta Family History

Muta 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: Mura, Muto, Mula, Mota, Musa, Ruta, Mutz, Mata, Mita, Muth

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Where is the Muta family from?

You can see how Muta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Muta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Muta families living in New Jersey. This was about 64% of all the recorded Muta's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Muta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muta 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 Muta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muta. 59% of Muta men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Muta women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muta were Laborer and Laborer.

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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
    59%
  • Laborer
    42%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    56%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Muta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 746 census records available for the last name Muta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muta 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 470 immigration records available for the last name Muta. 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 248 military records available for the last name Muta. For the veterans among your Muta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muta lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Muta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Muta in 1946 was 64, and 46 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muta 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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