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Moseng Family History

Moseng Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farms named from mos ‘moss’ + eng ‘meadow pasture’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Moseng family from?

You can see how Moseng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moseng family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moseng families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Moseng families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Moseng's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Moseng families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moseng 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 Moseng ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moseng. 44% of Moseng men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Moseng women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moseng were Trimmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Trimmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Moseng family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Moseng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moseng 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Moseng. 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 85 military records available for the last name Moseng. For the veterans among your Moseng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moseng lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Moseng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Moseng in 1964 was 67, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moseng 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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