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Mosi Family History

Mosi 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: Mori, Moss, Most, Mose, Rosi, Modi, Bosi, Masi, Tosi, Ross

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Where is the Mosi family from?

You can see how Mosi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mosi families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Mosi families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mosi's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mosi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mosi 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 Mosi ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mosi. 100% of Mosi men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mosi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Mosi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosi 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Mosi. 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 39 military records available for the last name Mosi. For the veterans among your Mosi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosi lifespan?

Average Mosi life expectancy in 1996 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosi 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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