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Mossin Family History

Mossin 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: Mossing, Rossin, Cossin, Moss, Maslin, Cousin, Joslin, Musson, Mosso

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Where is the Mossin family from?

You can see how Mossin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mossin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mossin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Mossin family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Mossin's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Mossin families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Mossin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mossin 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Mossin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mossin. For the veterans among your Mossin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mossin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Mossin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mossin in 1971 was 53, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mossin 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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