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Mussell Name Meaning

English (Wiltshire and Hampshire): nickname either from Middle English muscle moskel ‘mussel’ (Old English muscelle ‘mussel shell-fish’) or from Middle English muscle muscule ‘muscle brawn’ (from Latin musculus). Americanized form of German Mussel: from a vernacular pet form of the personal name Hieronymus . English (of Norman origin): nickname from Old French moistele Anglo-Norman French mustel(e) moustele ‘weasel’.

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


Similar surnames: Fussell, Bissell, Vessell, Trussell, Vassell, Hassell, Russell

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Where is the Mussell family from?

You can see how Mussell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mussell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mussell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 5 Mussell families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Mussell's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Mussell families in 1840.
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What did your Mussell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mussell. 43% of Mussell men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Mussell women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mussell were Manager and Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Mussell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mussell 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 944 immigration records available for the last name Mussell. 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 739 military records available for the last name Mussell. For the veterans among your Mussell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mussell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mussell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mussell in 1958 was 44, and 84 in 2004.

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