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Moosey Family History

Moosey 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: Mooney, Mossey, Moose, Mosey, Morsey, Moomey, Moore, Moses, Pooley

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Where is the Moosey family from?

You can see how Moosey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moosey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Moosey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Moosey family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Moosey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Moosey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moosey 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 Moosey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moosey. 50% of Moosey men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Moosey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Moosey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moosey 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Moosey. 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 89 military records available for the last name Moosey. For the veterans among your Moosey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moosey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Moosey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Moosey in 1967 was 82, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moosey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moosey 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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