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Mossow Family History

Mossow Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Mousseau .

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


Similar surnames: Mosso, Rossow, Mossop, Kossow, Moskow, Mossor, Moss, Musson, Mosco

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Where is the Mossow family from?

You can see how Mossow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mossow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mossow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mossow families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mossow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mossow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mossow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mossow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mossow. 60% of Mossow men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Mossow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mossow 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mossow. 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 25 military records available for the last name Mossow. For the veterans among your Mossow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mossow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Mossow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mossow in 1968 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

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