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Mossbrooks Family History

Mossbrooks 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: Westbrooks, Rosebrook, Holbrooks, Alsobrooks, Ausbrooks, Alsbrooks

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Where is the Mossbrooks family from?

You can see how Mossbrooks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mossbrooks family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mossbrooks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mossbrooks family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Mossbrooks's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Mossbrooks families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mossbrooks 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 151 census records available for the last name Mossbrooks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mossbrooks 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mossbrooks. 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 19 military records available for the last name Mossbrooks. For the veterans among your Mossbrooks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mossbrooks lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mossbrooks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mossbrooks in 1964 was 67, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mossbrooks 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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