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Moseff Family History

Moseff 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: Moses, Mose, Moser, Mosel, Rosoff, Moseby, Moseng, Mosely, Mosey

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Where is the Moseff family from?

You can see how Moseff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moseff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Moseff family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moseff's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Moseff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moseff 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 Moseff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Panter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moseff. 100% of Moseff men worked as a House Panter.

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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

  • House Panter
    100%

What Moseff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Moseff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moseff 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Moseff. 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 Moseff. For the veterans among your Moseff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moseff lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Moseff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Moseff in 1970 was 74, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moseff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moseff 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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