This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mosmeyer family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mosmeyer Family History

Mosmeyer 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: Rosemeyer, Homeyer, Lohmeyer, Hofmeyer, Meyer, Mosley, Neumeyer

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mosmeyer family from?

You can see how Mosmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mosmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Mosmeyer families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Mosmeyer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Mosmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mosmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Mosmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mosmeyer. 50% of Mosmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mosmeyer women worked as a Seamstress.

View Census Data for Mosmeyer | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Mosmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Mosmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosmeyer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mosmeyer

Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Mosmeyer. 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.

View all Mosmeyer immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Mosmeyer. For the veterans among your Mosmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mosmeyer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mosmeyer family history

Discover More

What is the average Mosmeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mosmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mosmeyer in 1963 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mosmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosmeyer 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mosmeyer family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial