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Moussa Family History

Moussa Surname Meaning

Arabic: variant of Musa 1 ‘Moses’. It is found among both Muslims and Christians.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Moussa family from?

You can see how Moussa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moussa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Moussa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Moussa families living in Northumberland. This was about 58% of all the recorded Moussa's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Moussa families in 1891.
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What did your Moussa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moussa. 100% of Moussa 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%

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Census Records

There are 987 census records available for the last name Moussa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moussa 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Moussa. 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 130 military records available for the last name Moussa. For the veterans among your Moussa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moussa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Moussa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Moussa in 1966 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moussa 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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