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Mossner Family History

Mossner 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: Messner, Rossner, Mosser, Moessner, Mosner, Messer, Meissner, Kostner

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Where is the Mossner family from?

You can see how Mossner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mossner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mossner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mossner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mossner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mossner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mossner 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 Mossner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mossner. 100% of Mossner men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mossner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mossner 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 630 immigration records available for the last name Mossner. 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 Mossner. For the veterans among your Mossner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mossner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Mossner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mossner in 1961 was 52, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mossner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mossner 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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