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Mousel Family History

Mousel Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Mäusl from a diminutive of Maus .

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


Similar surnames: Mouse, Housel, Mouser, Meisel, Yousey, Morel, Musel, Gouse, Missel

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Where is the Mousel family from?

You can see how Mousel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mousel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mousel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Mousel families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mousel's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mousel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mousel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mousel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mousel. 47% of Mousel men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Mousel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mousel were Farming and 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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Operator
    12%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mousel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mousel 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Mousel. 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 268 military records available for the last name Mousel. For the veterans among your Mousel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mousel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mousel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mousel in 1961 was 61, and 81 in 2004.

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