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Mossberger Family History

Mossberger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Mosberger (see Mossbarger).

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


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Where is the Mossberger family from?

You can see how Mossberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mossberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mossberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Mossberger families living in Missouri. This was about 62% of all the recorded Mossberger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mossberger families in 1880.
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What did your Mossberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mossberger. 43% of Mossberger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mossberger women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Shoe Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Mossberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mossberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mossberger 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Mossberger. 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 153 military records available for the last name Mossberger. For the veterans among your Mossberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mossberger lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mossberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mossberger in 1951 was 73, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mossberger 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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