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Muxworthy Family History

Muxworthy Surname Meaning

from Muxworthy in High Bray (Devon) which is recorded as Mixtewurthe about 1100.

The place-name probably derives from Old English *mixten ‘dung hill’ + worð ‘enclosure’ alternating with worðig ‘enclosure’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Muxworthy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muxworthy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Muxworthy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Muxworthy families living in Devon. This was about 40% of all the recorded Muxworthy's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Muxworthy families in 1891.
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What did your Muxworthy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Muxworthy. 28% of Muxworthy men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Muxworthy 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farmer Mixed
    19%
  • Incapacitated
    19%
  • Hotel Proprietor Tobaccconfecti
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 248 immigration records available for the last name Muxworthy. 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 145 military records available for the last name Muxworthy. For the veterans among your Muxworthy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muxworthy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Muxworthy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Muxworthy in 1969 was 59, and 86 in 2003.

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