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Moushey Family History

Moushey 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: Mousley, Mosley, Bushey, Ousley, Mourey, Mounsey, Rousey, Housley

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Where is the Moushey family from?

You can see how Moushey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moushey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Moushey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Moushey families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Moushey's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Moushey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moushey 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 Moushey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moushey. 100% of Moushey women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Moushey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Moushey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moushey 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Moushey. 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 74 military records available for the last name Moushey. For the veterans among your Moushey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moushey lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Moushey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Moushey in 1950 was 37, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moushey 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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