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Moseman Family History

Moseman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Mosemann. The surname Moseman is also found in the Netherlands.

Americanized form of Swiss German Mosimann. Compare Mosiman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Moseman family from?

You can see how Moseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moseman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moseman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Moseman families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Moseman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moseman families in 1891.
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What did your Moseman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moseman. 100% of Moseman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Moseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moseman 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Moseman. 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 808 military records available for the last name Moseman. For the veterans among your Moseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moseman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Moseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Moseman in 1957 was 53, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moseman 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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