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Moselley Family History

Moselley 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: Moseley, Mosley, Moberley, Selley, Melley, Moeller, Roskelley, Mosely

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Where is the Moselley family from?

You can see how Moselley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moselley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Moselley family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Moselley's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Moselley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Moselley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moselley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Moselley. 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 13 military records available for the last name Moselley. For the veterans among your Moselley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moselley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moselley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moselley

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