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Mozingo Family History

Mozingo Surname Meaning

African: from an altered form under Portuguese influence of a variant of the personal name Nzinga which is known in Congo and Angola. The name is said to be derived from the Kimbundu verb kujinga ‘to twist to turn to wrap’ referring to the umbilical cord being wrapped around a newborn's neck.

The surname Mozingo is found chiefly in NC and several other southern states. Compare Monzingo.

— Note: In the data published in 2010 by the US Census Bureau almost all bearers of the surname Mozingo are reported as “White”.

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


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Where is the Mozingo family from?

You can see how Mozingo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mozingo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mozingo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Mozingo family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mozingo's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mozingo families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mozingo 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 Mozingo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mozingo. 37% of Mozingo men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Mozingo women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mozingo were Farming and Teacher.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Helper
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Teacher
    11%

What Mozingo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mozingo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mozingo 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Mozingo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mozingo. For the veterans among your Mozingo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mozingo lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mozingo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mozingo in 1955 was 54, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mozingo 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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