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Moselly Family History

Moselly 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, Mosely, Mosley, Rosell, Mosel, Morell, Mowell, Morella

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Where is the Moselly family from?

You can see how Moselly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moselly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Moselly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Moselly family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Moselly's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Moselly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moselly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Moselly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moselly 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Moselly. 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 23 military records available for the last name Moselly. For the veterans among your Moselly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moselly lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1996, in the United States, Moselly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Moselly in 1984 was 53, and 35 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moselly 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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