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Mostellar Family History

Mostellar 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: Mosteller, Montella, Mortellaro, Costella, Masteller, Mostoller

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Where is the Mostellar family from?

You can see how Mostellar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mostellar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mostellar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Mostellar families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mostellar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mostellar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mostellar 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 269 census records available for the last name Mostellar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mostellar 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mostellar. 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 61 military records available for the last name Mostellar. For the veterans among your Mostellar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mostellar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Mostellar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mostellar in 1965 was 78, and 95 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mostellar 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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