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Mosk Family History

Mosk 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: Moss, Mock, Monk, Most, Mok, Mose, Mork, Mosko, Mook, Mask

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Where is the Mosk family from?

You can see how Mosk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mosk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mosk family living in Isle of Man. This was 100% of all the recorded Mosk's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Mosk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mosk 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 Mosk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mosk. 63% of Mosk men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mosk women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Owner
    13%
  • Operator
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Mosk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mosk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosk 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Mosk. 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 186 military records available for the last name Mosk. For the veterans among your Mosk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mosk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mosk in 1963 was 85, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mosk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosk 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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