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Mossbacker Family History

Mossbacker 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: Mossbarger, Mosbacher, Mohrbacher, Mosbrucker, Rosacker, Backer

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Where is the Mossbacker family from?

You can see how Mossbacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mossbacker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mossbacker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mossbacker family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mossbacker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mossbacker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mossbacker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Mossbacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mossbacker 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mossbacker. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mossbacker. For the veterans among your Mossbacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mossbacker lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Mossbacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mossbacker in 1975 was 74, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mossbacker 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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