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Moesly Family History

Moesly 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: Hoesly, Mosley, Mosby, Moes, Moehle, Mossey, Moesch, Mosely, Mosey

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Where is the Moesly family from?

You can see how Moesly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moesly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moesly families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Moesly families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Moesly's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Moesly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moesly 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 102 census records available for the last name Moesly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moesly 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Moesly. 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 17 military records available for the last name Moesly. For the veterans among your Moesly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moesly lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Moesly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Moesly in 1979 was 91, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moesly 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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