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Moskel Family History

Moskel 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: Mosel, Moskal, Moses, Postel, Mosley, Gockel, Mose, Model, Moser

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Where is the Moskel family from?

You can see how Moskel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moskel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moskel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Moskel families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Moskel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Moskel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moskel 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 Moskel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moskel. 28% of Moskel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Moskel women worked as a Maid.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Bartender
    19%
  • Conveyor Man
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Moskel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Moskel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moskel 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Moskel. 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 55 military records available for the last name Moskel. For the veterans among your Moskel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moskel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Moskel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Moskel in 1962 was 54, and 50 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moskel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moskel 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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