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Mosko Family History

Mosko Surname Meaning

Polish (Mośko) Slovak (Moško) Ukrainian and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from a Slavic pet form of the personal name Moses.

American shortened and altered form of Greek Moschos or of any of various derivatives of this name such as Moschogiannis (see Moskos).

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


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Where is the Mosko family from?

You can see how Mosko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mosko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Mosko families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Mosko's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mosko families in 1880.
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What did your Mosko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mosko. 34% of Mosko men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Mosko women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mosko were Coal Miner and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Coal Miner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Packer
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%

What Mosko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mosko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosko 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Mosko. 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 478 military records available for the last name Mosko. For the veterans among your Mosko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosko lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Mosko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mosko in 1949 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosko 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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