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Mossell Family History

Mossell 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: Rossell, Mussell, Mansell, Oswell, Bissell, Rosell, Russell, Boswell

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Where is the Mossell family from?

You can see how Mossell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mossell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mossell families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Mossell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mossell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mossell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mossell 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 Mossell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mossell. 100% of Mossell men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Mossell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 587 census records available for the last name Mossell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mossell 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Mossell. 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 163 military records available for the last name Mossell. For the veterans among your Mossell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mossell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Mossell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mossell in 1955 was 25, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mossell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mossell 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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