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Mostertz Family History

Mostertz 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: Mostert, Moster, Stertz, Master, Oster, Koster, Doster, Coster

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Where is the Mostertz family from?

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

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mostertz. 100% of Mostertz men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Mostertz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Mostertz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mostertz 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Mostertz. 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 15 military records available for the last name Mostertz. For the veterans among your Mostertz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mostertz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Mostertz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mostertz in 1971 was 85, and 91 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mostertz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mostertz 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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