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Mossel Family History

Mossel 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, Mosser, Rossel, Missel, Mossey, Mousel, Moses, Moss, Messer

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Where is the Mossel family from?

You can see how Mossel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mossel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mossel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mossel family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Mossel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mossel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mossel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mossel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mossel. 100% of Mossel men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 562 census records available for the last name Mossel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mossel 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Mossel. 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 281 military records available for the last name Mossel. For the veterans among your Mossel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mossel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Mossel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mossel in 1968 was 84, and 77 in 2002.

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