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Musslewhite Name Meaning

English: variant of Musselwhite .

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


Similar surnames: Musselwhite, Mullett, Postlewait, Crosswhite, Mussett, Alewine

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Where is the Musslewhite family from?

You can see how Musslewhite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Musslewhite family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Musslewhite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Musslewhite families living in Hampshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Musslewhite's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Musslewhite families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Musslewhite surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Musslewhite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Musslewhite. 19% of Musslewhite men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Musslewhite women worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Musslewhite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Musslewhite 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Musslewhite. 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 231 military records available for the last name Musslewhite. For the veterans among your Musslewhite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Musslewhite lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Musslewhite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Musslewhite in 1959 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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