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Mosella Family History

Mosella 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: Morella, Masella, Musella, Molla, Rosell, Sella, Mosel, Morell

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Where is the Mosella family from?

You can see how Mosella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mosella families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mosella's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mosella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mosella 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 Mosella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mosella. 100% of Mosella men worked as a Barber.

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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

  • Barber
    100%

What Mosella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Mosella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosella 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Mosella. 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 72 military records available for the last name Mosella. For the veterans among your Mosella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosella lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Mosella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mosella in 1968 was 57, and 74 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosella 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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