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Mossendew Family History

Mossendew 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: Fessenden, Messenger, Messinger, Menendez, Possinger, Messner

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Where is the Mossendew family from?

You can see how Mossendew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mossendew family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Mossendew families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Mossendew's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Mossendew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mossendew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mossendew ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mossendew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Mossendew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mossendew 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mossendew. 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 20 military records available for the last name Mossendew. For the veterans among your Mossendew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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