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Mosta Family History

Mosta 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: Most, Motta, Mota, Costa, Mostad, Mosca, Kosta, Mossa, Moses, Moss

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Where is the Mosta family from?

You can see how Mosta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mosta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Mosta families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mosta's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mosta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mosta 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 195 census records available for the last name Mosta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosta 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Mosta. 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 33 military records available for the last name Mosta. For the veterans among your Mosta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosta lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Mosta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mosta in 1974 was 36, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosta 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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