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Mossier 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: Bossier, Mosser, Messier, Rossier, Mosier, Moshier, Messer, Mortier

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Where is the Mossier family from?

You can see how Mossier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mossier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mossier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Mossier families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Mossier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mossier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mossier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 542 census records available for the last name Mossier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mossier 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Mossier. 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 91 military records available for the last name Mossier. For the veterans among your Mossier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mossier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mossier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mossier in 1962 was 46, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mossier 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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