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Mostow Family History

Mostow 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: Moskow, Most, Musto, Boston, Mosco, Mosso, Morton, Poston, Muston

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Where is the Mostow family from?

You can see how Mostow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mostow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mostow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Mostow families living in Cheshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Mostow's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Mostow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mostow 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Mostow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mostow 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Mostow. 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 107 military records available for the last name Mostow. For the veterans among your Mostow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mostow lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Mostow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mostow in 1958 was 41, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mostow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mostow 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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