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Mussmann Family History

Mussmann 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: Mussman, Bussmann, Massmann, Mossman, Russman, Rossmann, Messman

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Where is the Mussmann family from?

You can see how Mussmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mussmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mussmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Mussmann families living in Missouri. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mussmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mussmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mussmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mussmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mussmann. 46% of Mussmann men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    46%
  • Farm Manger
    37%
  • Clerk
    19%
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What Mussmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 792 census records available for the last name Mussmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mussmann 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Mussmann. 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 373 military records available for the last name Mussmann. For the veterans among your Mussmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mussmann lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mussmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mussmann in 1956 was 34, and 87 in 2004.

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