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Moslander Family History

Moslander 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: Molander, Bolander, Melander, Kolander, Auslander, Oblander

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Where is the Moslander family from?

You can see how Moslander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moslander family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Moslander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Moslander family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moslander's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Moslander families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moslander 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 Moslander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moslander. 43% of Moslander men worked as a Mechanic and 34% of Moslander women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moslander were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Mechanic
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Moslander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moslander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moslander 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Moslander. 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 343 military records available for the last name Moslander. For the veterans among your Moslander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moslander lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Moslander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Moslander in 1943 was 41, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moslander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moslander 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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