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Moshure Family History

Moshure 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: Mosher, Shure, Moncure, Moore, More, Joshua, Shore, Couture, Mestre

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Where is the Moshure family from?

You can see how Moshure families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moshure family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moshure families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Moshure families living in Wisconsin. This was about 71% of all the recorded Moshure's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Moshure families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moshure surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moshure ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Automobile Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moshure. 100% of Moshure men worked as an Automobile Mechanic. .

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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

  • Automobile Mechanic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Moshure. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moshure 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Moshure. 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 44 military records available for the last name Moshure. For the veterans among your Moshure ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moshure lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Moshure life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Moshure in 1964 was 81, and 85 in 2002.

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