Mosher Family History

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Mosher Name Meaning

English: unexplained. South German and Swiss German: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Moser, Mosser, Mosier, Hosler, Maser, Mosner, Moller, Bosher, Mescher

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Mosher Family Origin

Where is the Mosher family from?

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You can see how Mosher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mosher families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Mosher families living in Surrey. This was about 46% of all the recorded Mosher's in the UK. Surrey had the highest population of Mosher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mosher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Mosher Family Occupations

What did your Mosher ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Mosher occupation in the UK was Valentine Artiste. 100% of Mosher's were Valentine Artistes.

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  • Valentine Artiste

    100%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mosher ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Mosher Historical Records

What Mosher family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 103,000 census records available for the last name Mosher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosher census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Mosher. 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 Card

There are 18,000 military records available for the last name Mosher. For the veterans among your Mosher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Mosher Life Expectancy

What is the average Mosher lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Mosher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mosher in 1942 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mosher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosher 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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