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Mossiter Family History

Mossiter 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: Rossiter, Bossier, Mosser, Messier, Lassiter, Moster, Rossier

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Where is the Mossiter family from?

You can see how Mossiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mossiter family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Mossiter families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mossiter's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Mossiter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mossiter 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 31 census records available for the last name Mossiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mossiter 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 Mossiter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mossiter. For the veterans among your Mossiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mossiter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mossiter 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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