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Moscoe Family History

Moscoe 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: Mosco, Roscoe, Moscone, Morcom, Mosso, Bosco, Mose, Monroe, Cosco

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Where is the Moscoe family from?

You can see how Moscoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moscoe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Moscoe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Moscoe families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Moscoe's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Moscoe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moscoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moscoe ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Janitor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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What Moscoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 842 census records available for the last name Moscoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moscoe 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Moscoe. 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 275 military records available for the last name Moscoe. For the veterans among your Moscoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moscoe lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Moscoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Moscoe in 1948 was 40, and 67 in 2004.

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