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Mosseau Family History

Mosseau 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: Mousseau, Mossman, Boisseau, Mosser, Dusseau, Manseau, Mossey

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Where is the Mosseau family from?

You can see how Mosseau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosseau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mosseau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Mosseau families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Mosseau's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mosseau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mosseau 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 Mosseau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mosseau. 67% of Mosseau men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Mosseau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 958 census records available for the last name Mosseau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosseau 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Mosseau. 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 83 military records available for the last name Mosseau. For the veterans among your Mosseau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosseau lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Mosseau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mosseau in 1958 was 58, and 40 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mosseau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosseau 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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