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Mossy Family History

Mossy 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: Moss, Mosso, Mosby, Mossey, Mossa, Mosey, Rossy, Ross, Moses, Fosse

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Where is the Mossy family from?

You can see how Mossy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mossy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mossy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Mossy families living in Tennessee. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mossy's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Mossy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mossy 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 Mossy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mossy. 50% of Mossy 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%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 753 census records available for the last name Mossy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mossy 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Mossy. 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 87 military records available for the last name Mossy. For the veterans among your Mossy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mossy lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Mossy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mossy in 1958 was 46, and 77 in 2002.

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