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Mossal Family History

Mossal 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: Moskal, Mossa, Moss, Mosso, Mossman, Massa, Mosel, Opsal, Rosal

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Where is the Mossal family from?

You can see how Mossal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mossal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mossal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Mossal family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mossal's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mossal families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mossal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Mossal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mossal 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Mossal. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mossal. For the veterans among your Mossal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mossal lifespan?

Average Mossal life expectancy in 1978 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mossal 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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