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Moshen Family History

Moshen 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: Goshen, Mosher, Moses, Mohan, Shen, Osten, Mosley, Morgen, Osen, Mose

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Where is the Moshen family from?

You can see how Moshen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moshen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Moshen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 7 Moshen families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Moshen's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Moshen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moshen 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 Moshen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cooper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moshen. 100% of Moshen men worked as a Cooper.

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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

  • Cooper
    100%

What Moshen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Moshen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moshen 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 Moshen. 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 26 military records available for the last name Moshen. For the veterans among your Moshen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moshen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Moshen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Moshen in 1971 was 70, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moshen 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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