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Mosbey Family History

Mosbey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Mosby.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mosbey family from?

You can see how Mosbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosbey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mosbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Mosbey families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mosbey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mosbey families in 1891.
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What did your Mosbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mosbey. 34% of Mosbey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mosbey 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Common Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Mosbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mosbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosbey 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Mosbey. 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 275 military records available for the last name Mosbey. For the veterans among your Mosbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosbey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mosbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mosbey in 1962 was 74, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mosbey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosbey 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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