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Moscar Family History

Moscar 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: Oscar, Mosca, Kosar, Mosco, Moscato, Moser, Loncar, Moncur, Molnar

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Where is the Moscar family from?

You can see how Moscar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moscar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Moscar families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Moscar families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Moscar's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Moscar families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moscar 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 Moscar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moscar. 100% of Moscar men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Moscar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Moscar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moscar 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Moscar. 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 15 military records available for the last name Moscar. For the veterans among your Moscar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moscar lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Moscar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Moscar in 1968 was 88, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moscar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moscar 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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