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Early Origins of the Muzzall family

The surname Muzzall was first found in the Rhineland, where this family was a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always influential in social affairs, the name Muzzall became an integral part of that turbulent region as it forged alliances with other families within the region and the nation.

Early History of the Muzzall family

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Muzzall Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Musiel, Musial, Muziel, Muzial, Muzialek, Musilek and others.

Early Notables of the Muzzall family

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United States Muzzall migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Muzzall Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • John Muzzall, who settled in Massachusetts sometime between 1633 and 1634
Muzzall Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Thomas Abram Muzzall, who arrived in America in 1852

Canada Muzzall migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Muzzall Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • Abraham Muzzall, who arrived in Canada in 1834
  • Prudence Muzzall, who settled in Canada in 1836

New Zealand Muzzall migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Muzzall Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Thomas Muzzall, (b. 1841), aged 22, British carpenter travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Lancashire Witch" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 13th October 1863 1
  • Mrs. Rosina Muzzall, (b. 1844), aged 19, British settler travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Lancashire Witch" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 13th October 1863 1


  1. New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html


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