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Musley Family History

Musley 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: Murley, Mosley, Ousley, Masley, Mussey, Munley, Mulley, Ausley

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Where is the Musley family from?

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

What did your Musley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Musley. 100% of Musley 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Musley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Musley 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Musley. 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 35 military records available for the last name Musley. For the veterans among your Musley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Musley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Musley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Musley in 1964 was 70, and 90 in 1994.

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