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Mossburg Family History

Mossburg Surname Meaning

Possibly also an Americanized form of German Mosberg see Mossberg. Americanized form of German Maasberg unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mossburg family from?

You can see how Mossburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mossburg family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mossburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Mossburg families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mossburg's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mossburg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mossburg 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 Mossburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mossburg. 25% of Mossburg men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Mossburg women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mossburg were Clerk and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Laundress
    16%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Mossburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mossburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mossburg 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Mossburg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 530 military records available for the last name Mossburg. For the veterans among your Mossburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mossburg lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mossburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mossburg in 1960 was 46, and 70 in 2004.

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