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Mussman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Mussmann: from Middle Low German mūs ‘mouse’ + man ‘man’ either a nickname for someone thought to resemble a mouse or an occupational name for a mouse catcher.

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


Similar surnames: Messman, Russman, Mossman, Mersman, Sussman, Buseman, Musselman

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Where is the Mussman family from?

You can see how Mussman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mussman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mussman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Mussman families living in Missouri. This was about 17% of all the recorded Mussman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mussman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mussman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mussman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mussman. 35% of Mussman men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Mussman women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mussman were Manager and Proprietor. .

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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
    35%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Proprietor
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mussman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mussman 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Mussman. 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 816 military records available for the last name Mussman. For the veterans among your Mussman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mussman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mussman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mussman in 1956 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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