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Mozer Family History

Mozer Name Meaning

South German (Swabia): variant of Moser .

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


Similar surnames: Dozer, Forer, Mozes, Mizer, Moser, Moyer, Tozer, Moder, Mozee, Moler

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Where is the Mozer family from?

You can see how Mozer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mozer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mozer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Mozer families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mozer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mozer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mozer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mozer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mozer. 19% of Mozer men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Mozer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mozer were Proprietor and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Packer
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mozer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mozer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mozer. 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 767 military records available for the last name Mozer. For the veterans among your Mozer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mozer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mozer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mozer in 1962 was 68, and 88 in 2004.

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