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Moson Family History

Moson 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: Moron, Moon, Mason, Moxon, Monson, Mohon, Moton, Morson, Momon, Son

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Where is the Moson family from?

You can see how Moson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 51 Moson families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Moson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moson 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 Moson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moson. 84% of Moson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    17%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Moson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moson 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 807 immigration records available for the last name Moson. 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 262 military records available for the last name Moson. For the veterans among your Moson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Moson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Moson in 1958 was 43, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moson 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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