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Mosher Family History

Mosher Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Moger. English (Lancashire): variant of Moser. This form of the surname is rare in Britain.

Americanized form of South German and Swiss German Moser. Americanized form of French Mongeau.

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


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Where is the Mosher family from?

You can see how Mosher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mosher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Mosher families living in Surrey. This was about 46% of all the recorded Mosher's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Mosher families in 1891.
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What did your Mosher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mosher. 100% of Mosher 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 103,000 census records available for the last name Mosher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosher 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Mosher. 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 18,000 military records available for the last name Mosher. For the veterans among your Mosher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosher lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Mosher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mosher in 1942 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosher 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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