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Moscovitch Family History

Moscovitch 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: Boskovich, Moscowitz, Moskovitz, Koskovich, Milkovich, Markovich

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Where is the Moscovitch family from?

You can see how Moscovitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moscovitch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moscovitch families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 18 Moscovitch families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Moscovitch's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Moscovitch families in 1891.
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What did your Moscovitch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Moscovitch. 43% of Moscovitch men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 62% of Moscovitch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moscovitch were Fur Cutter and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cabinet Maker
    43%
  • Gents Tailor
    15%
  • Tailor
    15%
  • Fur Cutter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    62%
  • Dressmaker
    13%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

What Moscovitch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Moscovitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moscovitch 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 647 immigration records available for the last name Moscovitch. 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 83 military records available for the last name Moscovitch. For the veterans among your Moscovitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moscovitch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Moscovitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Moscovitch in 1966 was 82, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moscovitch 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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