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Moschell Family History

Moschell 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: Moschel, Moschella, Mitchell, Rochell, Schell, Oshell, Michell

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Where is the Moschell family from?

You can see how Moschell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moschell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Moschell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Moschell families living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moschell's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Moschell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moschell 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 Moschell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moschell. 72% of Moschell men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Moschell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 907 census records available for the last name Moschell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moschell 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Moschell. 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 103 military records available for the last name Moschell. For the veterans among your Moschell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moschell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Moschell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Moschell in 1962 was 74, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moschell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moschell 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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