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Mosey Family History

Mosey Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Moysey a personal name derived from a Middle English vernacular form of the Biblical name Moses .

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


Similar surnames: Moses, Morey, Money, Mose, Josey, Massey, Mosley, Mosely, Pusey

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Where is the Mosey family from?

You can see how Mosey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mosey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 4 Mosey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mosey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mosey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mosey 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 Mosey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mosey. 26% of Mosey men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Mosey women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mosey were Proprietor and Teacher. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    13%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Teacher
    9%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Mosey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosey 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 Mosey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mosey. For the veterans among your Mosey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosey lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Mosey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mosey in 1948 was 42, and 83 in 2004.

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