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Mosior Family History

Mosior 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: Kosior, Mosier, Mossor, Mosco, Mosso, Moser, Mondor, Hosier, Cosio

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Where is the Mosior family from?

You can see how Mosior families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosior family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mosior families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Mosior families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mosior's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Mosior families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mosior 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 Mosior ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Houseworker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mosior. 67% of Mosior men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mosior women worked as a Houseworker.

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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
    67%
  • Plumber
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Houseworker
    100%

What Mosior family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Mosior. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosior 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Mosior. 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 35 military records available for the last name Mosior. For the veterans among your Mosior ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosior lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mosior life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mosior in 1962 was 66, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mosior

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosior 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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