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Mosti Family History

Mosti 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: Most, Monti, Tosti, Mori, Moses, Moss, Mort, Post, Musto, Koski

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Where is the Mosti family from?

You can see how Mosti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosti family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mosti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Mosti family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mosti's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mosti families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mosti 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 Mosti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Undertaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mosti. 100% of Mosti men worked as an Undertaker.

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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

  • Undertaker
    100%

What Mosti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Mosti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosti 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Mosti. 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 31 military records available for the last name Mosti. For the veterans among your Mosti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosti lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Mosti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mosti in 1968 was 67, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mosti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosti 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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