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Mosden Family History

Mosden 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: Morden, Moden, Molden, Masden, Bowden, Moses, Cowden, Norden, Boden

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Where is the Mosden family from?

You can see how Mosden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosden family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mosden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Mosden families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mosden's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mosden families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Mosden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosden 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Mosden. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mosden. For the veterans among your Mosden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosden lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Mosden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mosden in 1972 was 51, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosden 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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