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Muis Family History

Muis Name 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: Meis, Muns, Buis, Mis, Duis, Mais, Muir, Luis, Ruis, Mui

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Where is the Muis family from?

You can see how Muis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Muis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 25 Muis families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Muis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Muis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Muis. 60% of Muis men worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farmers Son
    40%
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Census Records

There are 907 census records available for the last name Muis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muis 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 800 immigration records available for the last name Muis. 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 248 military records available for the last name Muis. For the veterans among your Muis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Muis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Muis in 1967 was 89, and 72 in 2002.

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