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Mosellen Family History

Mosellen 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: Sellen, Moeller, Moseley, Roselle, Mollen, Mellen, Mosteller, Seller

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Where is the Mosellen family from?

You can see how Mosellen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosellen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mosellen families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Mosellen family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mosellen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mosellen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mosellen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mosellen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Mosellen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosellen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mosellen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mosellen. For the veterans among your Mosellen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosellen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mosellen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mosellen in 1963 was 75, and 26 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosellen 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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