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Mosay Family History

Mosay 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: Mosby, Mosey, May, Moses, Moss, Mohan, Say, Mora, Rosa, Moy

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Where is the Mosay family from?

You can see how Mosay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mosay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Mosay families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mosay's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mosay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mosay 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 215 census records available for the last name Mosay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosay 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mosay. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mosay. For the veterans among your Mosay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Mosay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mosay in 1968 was 54, and 48 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosay 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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