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Mostella Family History

Mostella Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mostella family from?

You can see how Mostella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mostella family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mostella families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Mostella families living in Georgia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mostella's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Mostella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mostella 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 Mostella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mostella. 80% of Mostella men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mostella women worked as a Farm Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mostella were Laborer and Housework.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Wife
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Mostella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 725 census records available for the last name Mostella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mostella 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Mostella. 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 187 military records available for the last name Mostella. For the veterans among your Mostella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mostella lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mostella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mostella in 1962 was 63, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mostella 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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