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Mosiman Family History

Mosiman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Mosimann. Compare Moseman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mosiman family from?

You can see how Mosiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosiman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mosiman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mosiman family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mosiman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mosiman families in 1891.
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What did your Mosiman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mosiman. 25% of Mosiman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mosiman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mosiman were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Mosiman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mosiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosiman 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Mosiman. 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 227 military records available for the last name Mosiman. For the veterans among your Mosiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosiman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mosiman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mosiman in 1959 was 53, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mosiman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosiman 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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