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Meuse Family History

Meuse Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from Mues in Normandy. English (northern): variant of Muse.

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


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Where is the Meuse family from?

You can see how Meuse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meuse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meuse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 40 Meuse families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 98% of all the recorded Meuse's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Meuse families in 1911.
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What did your Meuse ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Meuse. 30% of Meuse men worked as a Fisherman and 50% of Meuse women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meuse were Laborer and Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Fisherman
    30%
  • Labourer
    30%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Meuse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Meuse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meuse 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Meuse. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Meuse. For the veterans among your Meuse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meuse lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Meuse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Meuse in 1957 was 38, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meuse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meuse 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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