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Moster Family History

Moster Name Meaning

German: variant of Mostler see Marsteller . Germanized form of Sorbian Móstaŕ: occupational or topographic name derived from móst ‘bridge’ denoting a bridge keeper or someone who lived near a bridge. Compare Muster . Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Most 3 and

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


Similar surnames: Mosser, Hoster, Doster, Master, Moser, Poster, Morter, Most, Coster

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Where is the Moster family from?

You can see how Moster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Moster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Moster families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Moster's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Moster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moster. 100% of Moster women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Moster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moster 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 739 immigration records available for the last name Moster. 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 637 military records available for the last name Moster. For the veterans among your Moster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moster lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Moster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Moster in 1950 was 38, and 70 in 2004.

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