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Mos Family History

Mos 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: Kos, Moss, Mo, Amos, Moy, Most, Bos, Mok, Ros, Mon

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Where is the Mos family from?

You can see how Mos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mos family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mos family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mos's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Mos families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mos 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 Mos ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mos. 100% of Mos men worked as a Retired and 100% of Mos women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mos 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mos. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Mos. For the veterans among your Mos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mos in 1963 was 86, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mos 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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