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Mushall Family History

Mushall 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: Mulhall, Munhall, Marshall, Voshall, Mayhall, Minshall, Musial

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Where is the Mushall family from?

You can see how Mushall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mushall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mushall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mushall families living in Michigan. This was about 62% of all the recorded Mushall's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mushall families in 1880.
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What did your Mushall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mushall. 25% of Mushall men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mushall women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mushall were Printer 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
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Printer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Mushall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mushall 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Mushall. 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 48 military records available for the last name Mushall. For the veterans among your Mushall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mushall lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mushall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mushall in 1967 was 64, and 73 in 2004.

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