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Moskat Family History

Moskat 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: Muskat, Moskal, Most, Moat, Moscato, Monat, Miska, Mostad, Mosca

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Where is the Moskat family from?

You can see how Moskat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moskat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Moskat families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Moskat's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Moskat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moskat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moskat ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Mechanic
    50%
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Moskat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moskat 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Moskat. 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 37 military records available for the last name Moskat. For the veterans among your Moskat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moskat lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Moskat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Moskat in 1963 was 73, and 78 in 2003.

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