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Moskal Family History

Moskal Surname Meaning

Polish Ukrainian and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic); Slovak (also Moskáľ and Moskál); Rusyn (in Slovakia mainly Moskaľ): old ethnic name for someone from Muscovy also used to refer to Russians in general and to Rusyns (often with a slightly pejorative sense).

It can also be a nickname meaning ‘Russian-like’. Compare Moskwa.

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


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Where is the Moskal family from?

You can see how Moskal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moskal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Moskal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 23 Moskal families living in New York. This was about 21% of all the recorded Moskal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Moskal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moskal 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 Moskal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moskal. 37% of Moskal men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Moskal women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moskal were Labor and 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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Machine Operator
    9%
  • Maid
    8%

What Moskal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Moskal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moskal 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Moskal. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Moskal. For the veterans among your Moskal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moskal lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Moskal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Moskal in 1953 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moskal 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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