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Moesta Family History

Moesta Name 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: Oest, Most, Mehta, Motta, Mota, Cuesta, Modesto, Testa, Mestas, Costa

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Where is the Moesta family from?

You can see how Moesta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moesta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moesta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Moesta families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 53% of all the recorded Moesta's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Moesta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moesta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moesta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moesta. 50% of Moesta men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Moesta women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Moesta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 713 census records available for the last name Moesta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moesta 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Moesta. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 391 military records available for the last name Moesta. For the veterans among your Moesta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moesta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Moesta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Moesta in 1963 was 53, and 75 in 2003.

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