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Moske Family History

Moske 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: Mose, Meske, Roske, Mosko, Miske, Koske, Muske, Maske, Moke, Moake

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Where is the Moske family from?

You can see how Moske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moske family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Moske family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Moske's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Moske families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moske 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 Moske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Burler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moske. 42% of Moske men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Moske women worked as a Burler.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    42%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Burler
    100%

What Moske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moske 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Moske. 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 151 military records available for the last name Moske. For the veterans among your Moske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moske lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Moske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Moske in 1951 was 43, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moske 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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