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Moshman Family History

Moshman 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: Mossman, Oshman, Mosman, Moseman, Mosiman, Mohan, Osman, Kosman

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Where is the Moshman family from?

You can see how Moshman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moshman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moshman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Moshman family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Moshman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Moshman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moshman 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 Moshman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Baker
    100%

What Moshman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Moshman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moshman 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Moshman. 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 85 military records available for the last name Moshman. For the veterans among your Moshman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moshman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Moshman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Moshman in 1964 was 67, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moshman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moshman 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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