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Moesel Family History

Moesel 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: Mosel, Boesel, Loesel, Mousel, Roesel, Moeser, Moses, Giesel, Mose

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Where is the Moesel family from?

You can see how Moesel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moesel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moesel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Moesel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Moesel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Moesel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moesel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moesel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Engineer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moesel. 50% of Moesel men worked as an Engineer. .

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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

  • Engineer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%
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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Moesel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moesel 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Moesel. 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 31 military records available for the last name Moesel. For the veterans among your Moesel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moesel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Moesel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Moesel in 1964 was 73, and 76 in 2003.

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