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Mossberg Family History

Mossberg Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements mosse ‘peat bog’ + berg ‘mountain hill’. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial extension of Moses with German Berg ‘mountain hill’.

Americanized form of German Mosberg: habitational name from a place so named in Rhineland.

The surname Mosberg is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Mossberg family from?

You can see how Mossberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mossberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mossberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Mossberg families living in Minnesota. This was about 69% of all the recorded Mossberg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Mossberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mossberg 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 Mossberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mossberg. 25% of Mossberg men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mossberg women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mossberg were Laborer and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Mossberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mossberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mossberg 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 Mossberg. 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 415 military records available for the last name Mossberg. For the veterans among your Mossberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mossberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mossberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mossberg in 1962 was 44, and 88 in 2004.

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