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Moskus Family History

Moskus 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: Mockus, Moses, Moss, Malkus, Mikus, Minkus, Moskwa, Moncus, Moskal

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Where is the Moskus family from?

You can see how Moskus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moskus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moskus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Moskus families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Moskus's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Moskus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moskus 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 Moskus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moskus. 55% of Moskus men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Moskus women worked as a Labor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moskus were Labor and Laborer.

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Labor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    25%
  • Typist
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Moskus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Moskus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moskus 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Moskus. 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 91 military records available for the last name Moskus. For the veterans among your Moskus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moskus lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Moskus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Moskus in 1958 was 49, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moskus 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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