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Moste Family History

Moste 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, Mose, Motte, Monte, Toste, Moster, Mostek, Mote, Coste, Moore

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Where is the Moste family from?

You can see how Moste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moste family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moste families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Moste families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Moste's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moste families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moste 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 Moste ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moste. 45% of Moste men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Moste women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Contracting
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Moste family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Moste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moste 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Moste. 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 20 military records available for the last name Moste. For the veterans among your Moste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moste lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Moste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Moste in 1985 was 66, and 95 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moste

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moste 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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