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Moshan Family History

Moshan 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: Mohan, Mosman, Mcshan, Shan, Osman, Kosman, Rosman, Kochan, Moran

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Where is the Moshan family from?

You can see how Moshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moshan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Moshan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1881 there were 2 Moshan families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Moshan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Moshan families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moshan 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 299 census records available for the last name Moshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moshan 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Moshan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Moshan. For the veterans among your Moshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moshan lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1994, in the United States, Moshan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Moshan in 1951 was 43, and 74 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moshan 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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