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Mosis Family History

Mosis 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, Moss, Moris, Molis, Ross, Mori, Boris, Morris, Melis, Most

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Where is the Mosis family from?

You can see how Mosis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mosis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mosis family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mosis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mosis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mosis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Mosis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosis 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Mosis. 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 93 military records available for the last name Mosis. For the veterans among your Mosis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Mosis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mosis in 1969 was 87, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosis 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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