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Mosner Family History

Mosner Surname Meaning

German (Mösner): variant of Messner.

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


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Where is the Mosner family from?

You can see how Mosner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mosner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Mosner families living in London. This was about 91% of all the recorded Mosner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mosner families in 1891.
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What did your Mosner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mosner. 18% of Mosner men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Mosner women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mosner were Sheet Metal Worker 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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mosner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosner 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Mosner. 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 590 military records available for the last name Mosner. For the veterans among your Mosner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mosner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Mosner in 1962 was 85, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosner 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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