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Mosbach Family History

Mosbach 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: Hosbach, Orbach, Mosbacher, Marbach, Holbach, Mosch, Wolbach, Murbach

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Where is the Mosbach family from?

You can see how Mosbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosbach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mosbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mosbach family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mosbach's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mosbach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mosbach 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 Mosbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mosbach. 100% of Mosbach men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mosbach women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Mosbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mosbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosbach 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Mosbach. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mosbach. For the veterans among your Mosbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosbach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mosbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Mosbach in 1963 was 90, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mosbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosbach 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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