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Mostman Family History

Mostman 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: Mossman, Ostman, Mosman, Kostman, Moseman, Mosiman, Notman, Osman

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Where is the Mostman family from?

You can see how Mostman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mostman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Mostman families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mostman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mostman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mostman 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 Mostman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mostman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Mostman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mostman 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mostman. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mostman. For the veterans among your Mostman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mostman lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Mostman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mostman in 1973 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mostman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mostman 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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