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Muton Family History

Muton 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: Muto, Luton, Auton, Mutton, Muston, Murton, Mouton, Moton, Tuton, Mun

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Where is the Muton family from?

You can see how Muton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Muton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Muton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Muton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Muton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Muton. 67% of Muton women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Incapacitated
    34%

What Muton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 866 census records available for the last name Muton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muton 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Muton. 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 101 military records available for the last name Muton. For the veterans among your Muton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muton lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Muton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Muton in 1969 was 81, and 83 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muton 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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