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Musel Name Meaning

Czech: nickname meaning ‘he had to do it’ from the past participle of the verb muset ‘to be required to do something’. It is a cognate of Musil . German (mainly Müsel): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Muse, Ruel, Mousel, Morel, Burel, Bubel, Rusek, Aubel, Musella

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Where is the Musel family from?

You can see how Musel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Musel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Musel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 28 Musel families living in Iowa. This was about 58% of all the recorded Musel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Musel families in 1880.
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What did your Musel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Musel. 100% of Musel women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Musel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Musel 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Musel. 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 556 military records available for the last name Musel. For the veterans among your Musel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Musel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Musel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Musel in 1956 was 49, and 93 in 2004.

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