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Mosset Family History

Mosset 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: Mosser, Mossey, Moses, Moss, Messer, Fosse, Masse, Most, Cosse

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Where is the Mosset family from?

You can see how Mosset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosset family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mosset families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Mosset families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mosset's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Mosset families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mosset 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 Mosset ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Help were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mosset. 60% of Mosset men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mosset women worked as a House Help.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Help
    100%

What Mosset family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Mosset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosset 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Mosset. 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 31 military records available for the last name Mosset. For the veterans among your Mosset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosset lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Mosset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mosset in 1949 was 42, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mosset

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosset 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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