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Mossett Family History

Mossett 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: Massett, Mussett, Dossett, Fossett, Gossett, Russett, Coslett

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Where is the Mossett family from?

You can see how Mossett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mossett family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mossett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mossett family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mossett's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mossett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mossett 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 Mossett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mossett. 63% of Mossett men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mossett women worked as a Housework.

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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
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Mossett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Mossett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mossett 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mossett. 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 107 military records available for the last name Mossett. For the veterans among your Mossett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mossett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mossett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mossett in 1964 was 91, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mossett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mossett 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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