This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Moscat family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Moscat Family History

Moscat 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: Moscato, Mosca, Muscat, Most, Mosco, Oscar, Moat, Monat, Muskat

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Moscat family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moscat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Family Insights Distribution Map

What did your Moscat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moscat. 100% of Moscat men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Moscat women worked as a Secretary.

View Census Data for Moscat | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Moscat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Moscat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moscat census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Moscat

Passenger Lists

There are 130 immigration records available for the last name Moscat. 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.

View all Moscat immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Moscat. For the veterans among your Moscat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Moscat military records

You've only scratched the surface of Moscat family history

Discover More

What is the average Moscat lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Moscat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Moscat in 1988 was 60, and 38 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moscat 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Moscat family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial