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Mosman Family History

Mosman Surname Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Mossman. This surname is rare in Britain.

Altered form of German Mosmann or Mossmann (see Mossman).

This surname is also found in the Netherlands.

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


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Where is the Mosman family from?

You can see how Mosman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mosman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mosman family living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mosman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Mosman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mosman 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 Mosman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mosman. 20% of Mosman men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Mosman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mosman were Manager and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Painter
    7%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Mosman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mosman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosman 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Mosman. 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 948 military records available for the last name Mosman. For the veterans among your Mosman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mosman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mosman in 1962 was 66, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mosman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosman 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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