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Mosford Family History

Mosford Surname Meaning

see Mossford.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mosford family from?

You can see how Mosford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mosford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Mosford families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mosford's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Mosford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mosford 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 Mosford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mosford. 100% of Mosford men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 78% of Mosford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Hairdresser
    23%

What Mosford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Mosford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosford 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Mosford. 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 45 military records available for the last name Mosford. For the veterans among your Mosford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosford lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Mosford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mosford in 1962 was 85, and 60 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosford 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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