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Moshy Family History

Moshy 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: Mosby, Koshy, Mosey, Moses, Moss, Moy, Most, Mosley, Mosco, Mosso

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Where is the Moshy family from?

You can see how Moshy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moshy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moshy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Moshy families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Moshy's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Moshy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moshy 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 Moshy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moshy. 50% of Moshy men worked as a Shipping Clerk. .

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Moshy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moshy 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Moshy. 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 32 military records available for the last name Moshy. For the veterans among your Moshy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moshy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Moshy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Moshy in 1965 was 74, and 74 in 1999.

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