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Mostler Family History

Mostler 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: Ostler, Moster, Postler, Mistler, Hostler, Mosler, Master, Oster

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Where is the Mostler family from?

You can see how Mostler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mostler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mostler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mostler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mostler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mostler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mostler 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 Mostler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mostler. 100% of Mostler women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Mostler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Mostler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mostler 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Mostler. 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 259 military records available for the last name Mostler. For the veterans among your Mostler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mostler lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Mostler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mostler in 1972 was 60, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mostler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mostler 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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