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Musser Family History

Musser Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Moser . South German: unexplained. This surname is rare in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Muser, Mosser, Busser, Susser, Mausser, Nusser, Gusler, Moeser

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Where is the Musser family from?

You can see how Musser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Musser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Musser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 28 Musser families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Musser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Musser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Musser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Musser ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Musser. 45% of Musser men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Musser women 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
    45%
  • Labourer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Merchant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Musser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Musser 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Musser. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Musser. For the veterans among your Musser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Musser lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Musser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Musser in 1943 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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