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Mossington Family History

Mossington 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: Hoisington, Essington, Covington, Washington, Norrington, Ovington

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Where is the Mossington family from?

You can see how Mossington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mossington family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mossington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Mossington family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Mossington's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Mossington families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mossington 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 Mossington ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mossington. 100% of Mossington men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Mossington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mossington 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Mossington. 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 76 military records available for the last name Mossington. For the veterans among your Mossington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mossington lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Mossington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mossington in 1960 was 61, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mossington 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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