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Moschel Family History

Moschel Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish male personal name Moshl a pet form of Moses.

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


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Where is the Moschel family from?

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

In 1940, Machinist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moschel. 16% of Moschel men worked as a Machinist and 60% of Moschel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moschel were Proprietor and Saleslady.

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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

  • Machinist
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Moschel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moschel 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Moschel. 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 452 military records available for the last name Moschel. For the veterans among your Moschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moschel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Moschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Moschel in 1962 was 60, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moschel 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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