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Mosgrave Family History

Mosgrave 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: Cosgrave, Musgrave, Mosgrove, Cosgrove, Musgrove, Margrave, Musgraves

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Where is the Mosgrave family from?

You can see how Mosgrave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosgrave family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mosgrave families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Mosgrave family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mosgrave's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mosgrave families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mosgrave 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 202 census records available for the last name Mosgrave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosgrave 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Mosgrave. 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 28 military records available for the last name Mosgrave. For the veterans among your Mosgrave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosgrave lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Mosgrave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mosgrave in 1974 was 56, and 62 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosgrave 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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