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Momssey Family History

Momssey Surname 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: Mossey, Mosley, Massey, Fossey, Cossey, Mounsey, Mosser, Rossey

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Where is the Momssey family from?

You can see how Momssey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Momssey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Momssey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Momssey families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Momssey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Momssey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Momssey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Momssey 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Momssey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Momssey. For the veterans among your Momssey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Momssey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Momssey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Momssey

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