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Mossi Family History

Mossi 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: Moss, Mosso, Ossi, Rossi, Mossa, Bossi, Massi, Ross, Mori, Moses

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Where is the Mossi family from?

You can see how Mossi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mossi family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mossi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Mossi family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mossi's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mossi families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mossi 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 Mossi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mossi. 50% of Mossi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mossi women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    50%
  • Dairy Farmer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Mossi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 808 census records available for the last name Mossi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mossi 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Mossi. 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 88 military records available for the last name Mossi. For the veterans among your Mossi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mossi lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Mossi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Mossi in 1965 was 80, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mossi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mossi 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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