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Mosness Family History

Mosness 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: Osness, Moses, Mones, Holness, Boness, Fodness, Otness, Rogness

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Where is the Mosness family from?

You can see how Mosness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosness family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mosness families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Mosness families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mosness's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mosness families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mosness surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Mosness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosness 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Mosness. 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 39 military records available for the last name Mosness. For the veterans among your Mosness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosness lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mosness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mosness in 1963 was 76, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosness 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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