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Mosly Family History

Mosly 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, Mosby, Mosely, Mosey, Moses, Moss, Mole, Mould, Moy, Most

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Where is the Mosly family from?

You can see how Mosly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mosly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mosly family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Mosly's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Mosly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mosly 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 Mosly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mosly. 50% of Mosly women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Mosly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mosly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosly 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Mosly. 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 314 military records available for the last name Mosly. For the veterans among your Mosly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosly lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Mosly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mosly in 1963 was 77, and 95 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mosly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosly 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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