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Mostan Family History

Mostan 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: Mostad, Mostyn, Mosman, Mohan, Osman, Most, Kosman, Osten, Boston

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Where is the Mostan family from?

You can see how Mostan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mostan family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Mostan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Mostan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mostan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mostan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mostan 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 53 census records available for the last name Mostan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mostan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Mostan. 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 military records available for the last name Mostan. For the veterans among your Mostan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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