Mussett Family History

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Mussett Name Meaning

English (eastern counties): unexplained. Possibly a variant of Masset (see Massett).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Massett, Mullett, Mussen, Dossett, Russett, Fassett, Fossett, Hassett

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Mussett Family Origin

Where is the Mussett family from?

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You can see how Mussett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mussett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mussett families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 100 Mussett families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Mussett's in the UK. London had the highest population of Mussett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mussett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Mussett Family Occupations

What did your Mussett ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, a less common occupation for the Mussett family was Bricklayer. Agricultural Labourer, Fisherman and Mariner were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Mussett. The most common Mussett occupation in the UK was Agricultural Labourer. 11% of Mussett's were Agricultural Labourers.

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  • Agricultural Labourer

    11%

  • Fisherman

    9%

  • Mariner

    7%

  • Bricklayer

    4%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mussett ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Mussett Historical Records

What Mussett family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Mussett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mussett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 679 immigration records available for the last name Mussett. 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 Card

There are 900 military records available for the last name Mussett. For the veterans among your Mussett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Mussett Life Expectancy

What is the average Mussett lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mussett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mussett in 1961 was 65, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mussett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mussett 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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