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Mosky Family History

Mosky 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: Mosby, Mosko, Mosey, Kosky, Moses, Moss, Mock, Monk, Moy, Most

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Where is the Mosky family from?

You can see how Mosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mosky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Mosky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mosky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mosky families in 1880.
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What did your Mosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mosky. 43% of Mosky men worked as a Miner and 50% of Mosky women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mosky were Farmer and Farmer. .

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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

  • Miner
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Mosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Mosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosky 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Mosky. 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 29 military records available for the last name Mosky. For the veterans among your Mosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosky lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Mosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mosky in 1971 was 79, and 77 in 1997.

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