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Mosbarger Family History

Mosbarger 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: Mossbarger, Mosbacher, Momberger, Hashbarger, Sparger, Boxberger

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Where is the Mosbarger family from?

You can see how Mosbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosbarger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mosbarger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Mosbarger families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mosbarger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mosbarger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mosbarger 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 Mosbarger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mosbarger. 72% of Mosbarger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mosbarger women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mosbarger were Laborer and Packer. .

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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
    72%
  • Trucking
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Packer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mosbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosbarger 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mosbarger. 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 162 military records available for the last name Mosbarger. For the veterans among your Mosbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosbarger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mosbarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mosbarger in 1958 was 48, and 54 in 2004.

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