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Mosbeck Family History

Mosbeck 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: Osbeck, Kolbeck, Bobeck, Colbeck, Robeck, Norbeck, Dobeck, Lobeck

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Where is the Mosbeck family from?

You can see how Mosbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosbeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mosbeck families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Mosbeck families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Mosbeck's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mosbeck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mosbeck 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 Mosbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mosbeck. 100% of Mosbeck men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mosbeck women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Mosbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Mosbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosbeck 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Mosbeck. 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 21 military records available for the last name Mosbeck. For the veterans among your Mosbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosbeck lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Mosbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mosbeck in 1967 was 77, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mosbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosbeck 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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