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Meuse Family History

Meuse Name Meaning

French: habitational name from Mues in Normandy. English (northern): variant of Muse .

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


Similar surnames: Meese, Meise, Meuser, Mente, Meusel, Reust, Weese, Eure, Mele, Meisel

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Where is the Meuse family from?

You can see how Meuse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meuse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meuse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Meuse families living in Suffolk. This was about 34% of all the recorded Meuse's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Meuse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meuse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meuse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hairdresser (master) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meuse. 100% of Meuse men worked as a Hairdresser (master) and 100% of Meuse 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

  • Hairdresser (master)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Meuse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Meuse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meuse 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Meuse. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Meuse. For the veterans among your Meuse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meuse lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Meuse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Meuse in 1957 was 38, and 74 in 2004.

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