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Moskey Family History

Moskey 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: Mosley, Poskey, Mossey, Mosey, Foskey, Koskey, Coskey, Oskey, Moses

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Where is the Moskey family from?

You can see how Moskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Moskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Moskey families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Moskey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moskey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moskey 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 Moskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Drugist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moskey. 25% of Moskey men worked as a Drugist.

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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

  • Drugist
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Assembler
    25%

What Moskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 758 census records available for the last name Moskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moskey 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Moskey. 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 106 military records available for the last name Moskey. For the veterans among your Moskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moskey lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Moskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Moskey in 1955 was 52, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moskey 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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