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Mosshan Family History

Mosshan 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: Mossman, Mohan, Monahan, Messman, Mussman, Moosman, Ossman, Morahan

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Where is the Mosshan family from?

You can see how Mosshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosshan family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Mosshan families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mosshan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mosshan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Mosshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosshan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Mosshan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mosshan. For the veterans among your Mosshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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