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Mosten Family History

Mosten 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: Osten, Kosten, Rosten, Masten, Mostyn, Morten, Moster, Posten, Moten

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Where is the Mosten family from?

You can see how Mosten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosten family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mosten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mosten families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mosten's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mosten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mosten 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 223 census records available for the last name Mosten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosten 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Mosten. 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 51 military records available for the last name Mosten. For the veterans among your Mosten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosten lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Mosten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mosten in 1965 was 67, and 42 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosten 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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