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Mosburg Family History

Mosburg 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: Rosburg, Vosburg, Mossburg, Fosburg, Osberg, Homburg, Mossberg

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Where is the Mosburg family from?

You can see how Mosburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosburg family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mosburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Mosburg families living in Maryland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mosburg's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Mosburg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mosburg 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 Mosburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mosburg. 43% of Mosburg 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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%

What Mosburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mosburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosburg 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Mosburg. 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 165 military records available for the last name Mosburg. For the veterans among your Mosburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosburg lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Mosburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mosburg in 1959 was 59, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mosburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosburg 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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