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Moscrip Family History

Moscrip 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: Mori, Morris, Rosario, Mosco, Osorio, Moscato, Moser, Morin, Moris

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Where is the Moscrip family from?

You can see how Moscrip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moscrip family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moscrip families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Moscrip families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Moscrip's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Moscrip families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moscrip 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 Moscrip ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moscrip. 100% of Moscrip women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Moscrip family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Moscrip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moscrip 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Moscrip. 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 462 military records available for the last name Moscrip. For the veterans among your Moscrip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moscrip lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Moscrip life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Moscrip in 1958 was 44, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moscrip

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moscrip 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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