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Mumsen Family History

Mumsen Name 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: Munsen, Mussen, Momsen, Mullen, Mammen, Musson, Munsey, Lumsden

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Where is the Mumsen family from?

You can see how Mumsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mumsen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Mumsen families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Mumsen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mumsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mumsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mumsen ancestors do for a living?

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

What Mumsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Mumsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mumsen 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mumsen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Mumsen. For the veterans among your Mumsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mumsen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Mumsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mumsen in 1971 was 86, and 87 in 1997.

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