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Mosback Family History

Mosback 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: Boback, Kossack, Osbeck, Koback, Hosack, Hoback, Toback, Hossack

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Where is the Mosback family from?

You can see how Mosback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosback family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mosback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Mosback families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mosback's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mosback families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mosback 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 Mosback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mosback. 60% of Mosback 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Mosback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Mosback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosback 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Mosback. 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 61 military records available for the last name Mosback. For the veterans among your Mosback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosback lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Mosback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mosback in 1964 was 89, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mosback

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosback 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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