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Moshi Family History

Moshi 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: Doshi, Joshi, Shi, Mori, Moses, Moss, Most, Koski, Mosco, Mosso

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Where is the Moshi family from?

You can see how Moshi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moshi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Moshi families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Moshi families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Moshi's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Moshi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moshi 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 Moshi ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Moshi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Moshi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moshi 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Moshi. 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 670 military records available for the last name Moshi. For the veterans among your Moshi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moshi lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Moshi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Moshi in 1980 was 18, and 56 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moshi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moshi 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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