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Mooss Family History

Mooss 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: Moss, Moors, Moos, Mross, Moose, Moots, Morss, Ross, Moore, Moses

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Where is the Mooss family from?

You can see how Mooss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mooss family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mooss families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Mooss family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mooss's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mooss families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mooss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mooss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mooss. 100% of Mooss 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Mooss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mooss 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Mooss. 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 64 military records available for the last name Mooss. For the veterans among your Mooss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mooss lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Mooss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mooss in 1972 was 58, and 71 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mooss 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.

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