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Moseler Family History

Moseler 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: Mosler, Moseley, Ostler, Mosley, Hosler, Bosler, Moller, Moser, Mosel

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Where is the Moseler family from?

You can see how Moseler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moseler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Moseler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Moseler families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Moseler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moseler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moseler 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 Moseler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moseler. 34% of Moseler men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Moseler women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Oiler
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Moseler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moseler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moseler 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Moseler. 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 210 military records available for the last name Moseler. For the veterans among your Moseler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moseler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Moseler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Moseler in 1958 was 47, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moseler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moseler 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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