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Mosure Family History

Mosure 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: Moore, More, Mestre, Mose, Moser, Mazure, Mourey, Moura, Masur

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Where is the Mosure family from?

You can see how Mosure families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosure family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mosure families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mosure families living in Suffolk. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mosure's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Mosure families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mosure 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 Mosure ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Crimper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mosure. 28% of Mosure men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mosure women worked as a Crimper.

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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
    28%
  • Machine Operator
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Crimper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mosure. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosure 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Mosure. 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 269 military records available for the last name Mosure. For the veterans among your Mosure ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosure lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mosure life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mosure in 1964 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosure 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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