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Mossburgh Family History

Mossburgh 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: Mossburg, Mossberg, Horsburgh, Vosburgh, Roxburgh, Mossbarger

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Where is the Mossburgh family from?

You can see how Mossburgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mossburgh family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Mossburgh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 61% of all the recorded Mossburgh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mossburgh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mossburgh 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 188 census records available for the last name Mossburgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mossburgh 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mossburgh. 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 26 military records available for the last name Mossburgh. For the veterans among your Mossburgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mossburgh lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Mossburgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mossburgh in 1954 was 55, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mossburgh 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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