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Mossford Family History

Mossford Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin. Perhaps from a place named with Old English mos ‘moss lichen’ + ford ‘shallow place by which water can be crossed ford’ but this cannot be certain as no medieval bearers have been found.

It may be from Mosswood near Consett (Durham) recorded as Moseforth in 1378 but the concentration of the surname in Cheshire suggests it has a different origin.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Mossford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mossford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mossford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Mossford families living in Cheshire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Mossford's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Mossford families in 1891.
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What did your Mossford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mossford. 100% of Mossford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 472 census records available for the last name Mossford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mossford 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Mossford. 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 34 military records available for the last name Mossford. For the veterans among your Mossford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mossford lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Mossford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mossford in 1970 was 69, and 72 in 1991.

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