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Mufson Family History

Mufson Surname 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: Musson, Munson, Melson, Burson, Maison, Bufton, Merson, Mutton

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Where is the Mufson family from?

You can see how Mufson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mufson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mufson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Mufson families living in Leicestershire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Mufson's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Mufson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mufson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mufson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mufson. 100% of Mufson men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Mufson 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Mufson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 649 census records available for the last name Mufson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mufson 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Mufson. 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 101 military records available for the last name Mufson. For the veterans among your Mufson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mufson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mufson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mufson in 1964 was 82, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mufson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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