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Mosker Family History

Mosker 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: Moser, Mosser, Moster, Masker, Mosler, Mosher, Mosier, Mesker

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Where is the Mosker family from?

You can see how Mosker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mosker families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 50 Mosker families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mosker's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mosker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mosker 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 Mosker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mosker. 23% of Mosker men worked as a Laborer and 47% of Mosker women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mosker were Carpenter and Graduate Nurse.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Graduate Nurse
    14%

What Mosker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 986 census records available for the last name Mosker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosker 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Mosker. 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 64 military records available for the last name Mosker. For the veterans among your Mosker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1993, in the United States, Mosker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mosker in 1962 was 64, and 67 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mosker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosker 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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