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Moross Family History

Moross 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: Moros, Mross, Morss, Ross, Cross, Moss, Morris, Boros, Gross, Moron

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Where is the Moross family from?

You can see how Moross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moross family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moross families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Moross family living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Moross's in United Kingdom. Kent and 2 other counties had the highest population of Moross families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moross 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 Moross ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moross. 100% of Moross men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Moross women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Moross family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moross 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Moross. 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 280 military records available for the last name Moross. For the veterans among your Moross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moross lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Moross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Moross in 1950 was 74, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moross 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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