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Mues Name Meaning

North German and Dutch: variant of Muhs .

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


Similar surnames: Moes, Maes, Dues, Mies, Mees, Muns, Mars, Huls, Buys, Mers

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Where is the Mues family from?

You can see how Mues families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mues family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mues families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Mues families living in Quebec. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mues's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mues families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mues surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mues ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mues. 32% of Mues men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Mues women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mues were Laborer and Bookkeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Foreman
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mues. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mues 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Mues. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mues. For the veterans among your Mues ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mues lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mues life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mues in 1963 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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