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Mutt Family History

Mutt 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: Butt, Hutt, Muto, Tutt, Nutt, Mutz, Mott, Muth, Mutti, Matt

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Where is the Mutt family from?

You can see how Mutt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mutt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mutt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mutt family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mutt's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Mutt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mutt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mutt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mutt. 34% of Mutt men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Foreman
    15%
  • Farming
    15%
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What Mutt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mutt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mutt 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Mutt. 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 983 military records available for the last name Mutt. For the veterans among your Mutt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mutt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Mutt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Mutt in 1962 was 65, and 74 in 2001.

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