This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mosh family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mosh Family History

Mosh 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: Moss, Most, Mose, Rosh, Moch, Tosh, Mash, Mosch, Mish, Losh

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mosh family from?

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

What did your Mosh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mosh. 72% of Mosh men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Mosh | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Mosh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 686 census records available for the last name Mosh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosh census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mosh

Passenger Lists

There are 78 immigration records available for the last name Mosh. 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.

View all Mosh immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 102 military records available for the last name Mosh. For the veterans among your Mosh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mosh military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mosh family history

Discover More

What is the average Mosh lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Mosh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mosh in 1980 was 60, and 80 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mosh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosh 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mosh family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial