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Moza Family History

Moza 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: Mora, Maza, Mota, Roza, Mola, Moya, Loza, Koza, Mona, Oza

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Where is the Moza family from?

You can see how Moza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moza family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Moza family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Moza's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Moza families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moza 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 Moza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moza. 32% of Moza 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
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%

What Moza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 973 census records available for the last name Moza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moza 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Moza. 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 112 military records available for the last name Moza. For the veterans among your Moza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moza lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Moza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Moza in 1954 was 48, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moza 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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