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Mossa Family History

Mossa Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Sardinia): nickname based on mossa meaning ‘grip’ in Sardinian and ‘movement move’ in Italian.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mossa family from?

You can see how Mossa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mossa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mossa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Mossa families living in Surrey. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mossa's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Mossa families in 1891.
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What did your Mossa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mossa. 32% of Mossa men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mossa women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mossa were Iceman and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Iceman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Mossa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mossa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mossa 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mossa. 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 374 military records available for the last name Mossa. For the veterans among your Mossa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mossa lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Mossa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mossa in 1942 was 47, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mossa 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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