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Moshner Family History

Moshner 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: Mosher, Mosner, Moshier, Kostner, Lohner, Moser, Messner, Rohner

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Where is the Moshner family from?

You can see how Moshner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moshner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moshner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Moshner families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Moshner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Moshner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Moshner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moshner 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Moshner. 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 3 military records available for the last name Moshner. For the veterans among your Moshner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moshner lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Moshner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Moshner in 1960 was 68, and 97 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moshner 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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