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Moulsdale Family History

Moulsdale Surname Meaning

see Mosedale.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Moulsdale family from?

You can see how Moulsdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moulsdale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Moulsdale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Moulsdale families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Moulsdale's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Moulsdale families in 1891.
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What did your Moulsdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer H Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Moulsdale. 50% of Moulsdale men worked as a Colliery Hewer H Worker and 90% of Moulsdale women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moulsdale were Private Means and Private Nurse.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer H Worker
    50%
  • Private Means
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Nurse
    4%

What Moulsdale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moulsdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moulsdale 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Moulsdale. 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 166 military records available for the last name Moulsdale. For the veterans among your Moulsdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moulsdale lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Moulsdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Moulsdale in 1973 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moulsdale 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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