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Mosseley Family History

Mosseley 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: Moseley, Mosley, Mossey, Mosely, Mousley, Worsley, Seeley, Nissley

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Where is the Mosseley family from?

You can see how Mosseley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosseley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Mosseley families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Mosseley's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Mosseley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mosseley 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 Mosseley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Engineering Driver and Domestic Duties Unpaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mosseley. 100% of Mosseley men worked as an Engineering Driver and 100% of Mosseley women worked as a Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Engineering Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    100%

What Mosseley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Mosseley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosseley 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Mosseley. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mosseley. For the veterans among your Mosseley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosseley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosseley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mosseley

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