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Moskau Family History

Moskau 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: Moskal, Miska, Muskat, Mostad, Mosca, Moskwa, Muska, Roskam, Mosko

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Where is the Moskau family from?

You can see how Moskau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moskau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moskau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Moskau families living in Louisiana. This was about 89% of all the recorded Moskau's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Moskau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moskau 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 Moskau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moskau. 100% of Moskau women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Moskau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Moskau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moskau 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Moskau. 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 62 military records available for the last name Moskau. For the veterans among your Moskau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moskau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Moskau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Moskau in 1965 was 81, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moskau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moskau 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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