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Muszynski Surname Meaning

Polish (Muszyński): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Muszyna in Lesser Poland Voivodeship and elsewhere named with mucha ‘fly’.

Muszyna is a notable location that contributes to the origin of the surname.

The name reflects a geographical link to these areas, indicating a sense of heritage and belonging.

Habitational names often denote a person's roots and are common in many cultures.

This particular etymology highlights the connection between the surname and its geographical significance.

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


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Where is the Muszynski family from?

You can see how Muszynski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muszynski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Muszynski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Muszynski families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Muszynski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Muszynski families in 1880.
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What did your Muszynski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muszynski. 32% of Muszynski men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Muszynski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muszynski were Machinist and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    14%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Muszynski family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Muszynski lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Muszynski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Muszynski in 1952 was 64, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muszynski 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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